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BETHLEHEM: 

MORAVIAN PUBLICATION OFFICE. 

1876. 






THE LIBRARY 
OF CONGRESS 

WASHINGTON 



Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1876, by 

THE BOARD OF ELDERS OF THE NORTHERN DIOCESE OF THE 

CHURCH OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN THE 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 



in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D. C. 



PREFACE. 



The Unitas Fratrum was the first among Protestant Churches 
to publish a Hymn-book. It appeared in the Bohemian 
language, at Jungbunzlau, in Bohemia, in the year 1505, and 
contained versions of old Latin hymns, together with many- 
original compositions, mostly by John Huss and Bishop Luke 
of Prague. The latter was its editor. In 1531 it was followed 
by a German, and in 1554 by a Polish, Hymn-book. All 
these Collections were subsequently revised and enlarged, the 
Bohemian and the German in 1566, and the Polish in 1569. 
In this new form, they remained in use until the overthrow of 
the Ancient Unitas Fratrum, about the middle of the seven- 
teenth century. The tunes, printed out at the head of each 
hymn, were partly Gregorian, partly borrowed from Germany, 
and partly original. Many of the original ones consisted of 
popular melodies adapted to the uses of the sanctuary. 

The hymns of the Brethren were a power in the Church 
and the land. They gave life to public worship ; they were 
familiarly sung in the homes of nobles and of peasants ; they 
set forth the pure Gospel in strains that captivated thousands 
of hearts in the Roman Catholic Church and brought them to 
a knowledge of free grace in Christ Jesus. 

But few copies of the old Hymn-book remain. Most of 
them were destroyed in the Bohemian Anti-reformation. A 
modern selection, however, in the German language, with the 
tunes prefixed, was published at Nuremberg in 1875. 

The Renewed Unitas Fratrum inherited the hymnological 



IV PREFACE. 

tendency of its fathers. Soon after its resuscitation at Herrn- 
hut, in Saxony, in 1722, several Collections of Hymns were 
published by Count Zinzendorf, many of them being his own 
productions. These, however, do not rank as Hymn-books 
of the Church. The first work bearing this character and 
title appeared in 1735. It was frequently reprinted and fol- 
lowed by twelve appendixes, containing the outgrowth of that 
period of sentimental fanaticism which, for a few years, dis- 
figured the history of the Renewed Brethren. Hence, they 
were gradually suppressed. An entirely new Hymn-book, 
moreover, was issued in London in two Parts, the first in 1753, 
and the second in 1755. This work, generally known as the 
"London Hymn-book," contained more than three thousand 
hymns. An abridged edition appeared simultaneously with 
the original, and was commonly used in public worship. In 
1778 a new Collection came out, under the supervision of 
Christian Gregor, a distinguished hymnologist of the Church. 
This Hymn-book is still in use. An abridgment of it ap- 
peared in the United States in 1848, and another in Germany 
in 1869. 

All these works were issued in the German language, and 
contain many hymns of the Ancient Unitas Fratrum. Among 
the tunes, moreover, are more than thirty of its chorals. Of 
the other tunes, some are original ; the rest, with the exception 
of a few popular melodies, are borrowed from the old Roman 
Catholic Church and the Churches of the Reformation. 

The German Hymn-book, in its various editions, formed 
the basis for Collections of hymns, published at various times, 
in the English, French, Lettonian, Esthonian, Bohemian, 
Greenland, Esquimaux, Negro-English, Cherokee-Indian, Del- 
aware-Indian, and Kaffre languages. 

The first English Hymn-book of the Unitas Fratrum ap- 
peared in London, in 1742, and was entitled "A Collection of 
Hymns, with several translations from the Hymn-book of the 
Moravian Brethren." It was followed, in 1746, by a Second, 
and in 1749 by a Third Part. In 1754 it came out in a 
greatly enlarged form, bearing the following title : "A Collec- 



PREFACE. V 

tion of Hymns of the Children of God in all ages. In two 
Parts. Designed chiefly for the use of the Congregations in 
union with the Brethren's Church." This work was edited 
chiefly by Bishop Gambold, on the plan of the German 
"London Hymn-book," and embraced eleven hundred and 
sixty-nine hymns, many of which were exceedingly poor 
translations from the German, and others objectionable on 
account of their extravagant phraseology. Hence, an abridg- 
ment was published, in 1769, entitled: "A Collection of Hymns, 
chiefly extracted from the larger Hymn-book of the Brethren's 
Congregations." This remained in use for twenty years, and 
was then superseded by the revised and greatly improved 
edition of 1789, called "A Collection of Hymns for the use of 
the Protestant Church of the United Brethren." Of this work, 
two revised editions appeared : the one in 1801, reprinted in 
1809 ; and the other, in 1826. 

In 1835 the Provincial Synod of the British Province of 
the Unitas Fratrum unanimously requested James Mont- 
gomery — a member of the Church — to subject the Hymn- 
book to a still farther and more thorough revision. This he 
consented to do, and the result of his labors was laid before 
the Provincial Synod of 1847. That body appointed a com- 
mittee to prepare a new edition, and this committee received 
full liberty from Montgomery to adopt, reject, or modify any 
of his emendations, and, at the same time, to make free use 
of his own compositions. Under such auspices appeared, in 
1849, the " Liturgy and Hymns for the use of the Protestant 
Church of the United Brethren, or Unitas Fratrum," which 
work is still used in Great Britain. 

The first English Hymn-book of the Church printed in the 
United States came out in Philadelphia, in 1813, at the office 
of Conrad Zentler. Prior to that time, Hymn-books were 
imported from England. It was a reprint of the edition of 
1801. The edition of 1826 was also reprinted in this country, 
and remained in use until 1851. In that year, according to a 
resolution adopted by the Provincial Synod of 1849, the first 
original Hymn-book of the American Province of the Unitas 



VI PREFACE. 

Fratrum appeared. It was based upon the English edition of 
1849, but differed from it in many respects. 

The Liturgy and Hymns, herewith presented to the Church, 
are the result of a series of resolutions adopted by the Pro- 
vincial Synods of 1864, 1867, 1868, 1870, and 1873. It has 
been the great aim of all those connected with this work, to 
bring the new Hymn-book up to the standard of modern 
hymnology, without destroying its Moravian character. 

In accordance with synodical enactments, the Liturgy has 
been carefully revised, and the Liturgical Services for the 
Festivals of the Christian Church and other special occasions, 
ordered by the Synod of 1864, have been appended. These 
Services are all based upon such as have been in use, for many 
years, in the German Moravian Church. 

In conclusion, we renew the pious wishes of our fathers as 
set forth in the Preface to every edition of the Hymn-book 
since 1789: "May all who use these hymns experience, 
at all times, the blessed effects of complying with the apostle 
Paul's injunction (Ephesians v, 18 and 19), 'Be filled with 
the Spirit, speaking to yourselves in psalms, and hymns, and 
spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to 
the Lord/ Yea, may they anticipate, while here below, though 
in an humble and imperfect strain, the song of the blessed 
above, who, being redeemed out of every kindred, and tongue, 
and people, and nation, and having washed their robes, and 
made them white in the blood of the Lamb, are standing 
before the throne, and singing in perfect harmony with the 
many angels round about it (Eev. v, 9-12, and vii, 9-14), 
1 Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, to receive power, and 
riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and 
blessing, for ever and ever. Amen P " 

October, 1876. 



CONTENTS. 



Preface 



THE LITUKGY. 






PAGES. 


The Litaky ..... 


1—6 


The Doxology .... 


7 


The Te Deum Laudamus 


8 


A Canticle of Praise 


9,10 


The Service for Easter Morning 


. 10-15 


The Baptism of Children 


15-17 


The Baptism of Adults . 


. 17-19 


The Eite of Confirmation 


19,20 


The Lord's Supper 


. 20, 21 


The Communion of the Sick 


22 


The Eite of Ordination . 


. 22-27 


I. The Ordination of a Deacon . 


22-24 


II. The Ordination of a Presbyter . 


. 24, 25 


III. The Consecration of a Bishop 


25,26 


The Laying of a Corner-stone 


. 26, 27 


The Consecration of a Church or Chapel 


28,29 


The Solemnization of Matrimony 


. 29-31 


The Burial of the Dead 


31-34 



vii 



Vlll 



CONTENTS. 



Liturgical Services for the Church Seasons : 

PAGES. 

The First Sunday in Advent . . . 35-38 

The Second Sunday in Advent . . 38-41 

Christmas Day ..... 41-44 

Epiphany ..... 44-48 

The Season of Lent .... 48-51 

Easter . . . ... 51-54 

Whit-sunday ..... 54-58 

Trinity Sunday .... 58-62 

In Memory of the Martyrs . . . 62-66 

Thanksgiving . . . 66-69 

A Day of Humiliation and Prayer . . 69-72 

A Table of the Epistles and Gospels for the Sundays 

and Festivals of the Church Year . . .73, 74 



HYMNS. 

The Word of God 
The Holy Trinity . 
God The Father : 

In Creation and Providence 

In the Ministry of Angels . 

In the Work of Eedemption 
God the Son : 

Divinity 

Advent 

Incarnation and Birth 

Name of Jesus 

Manifestations to the Gentiles 

Life, Example, and Ministry 

Transfiguration 



1-9 
10-18 

19-31 
32-34 
35-37 

38-48 
49-56 
57-79 
80-87 
88-96 
97-107 
108-109 



CONTENTS. 



IX 



Triumphal Entry . 


HYMNS. 

110-112 


Sufferings and Death . 


. 113-155 


Burial . 


156-167 


Resurrection .... 


. 168-184 


Ascension and Exaltation 


185-192 


Kingdom and Priesthood 


. 193-201 


Praise to Christ . 


202-226 


God the Holy Ghost 


. 227-245 


Christian Life : 




Warning and Invitation . 


246-271 


Sorrow for Sin 


. 272-289 


Faith and Justification 


290-321 


Self-Consecration and Confession 


. 322-350 


Love and Communion 


351-411 


Holiness .... 


. 412-459 


Brotherly Love . 


460-472 


Patience and Trust 


. 473-518 


Watchfulness and Fidelity 


519-527 


Conflict .... 


. 528-540 


Prayer ..... 


541-563 


Praise and Thanksgiving 


. 564-588 


Christian Activity . . . . 


589-603 


The Christian Church . 


. 604-619 


Baptism ..... 


620-628 


The Lord's Supper 


. 629-654 


Public Worship and the Lord's Day 


655-701 


Revivals ..... 


. 702-705 


Missionary . 


706-724 


The Servants of Christ 


. 725-751 



JL Ci^X>±lLiX>XO. 


HXMNS. 


Special Hymns: 




Children . . • 


752-765 


Youth . . . 


. 766-771 


Marriage ♦ 


772-774 


Parents . . 


. 775-781 


The Aged . . . 


782-785 


New Year . 


. 786-795 


Harvest ..... 


796-800 


Morning .... 


. 801-813 


Evening ..... 


814-828 


Before and After Meals 


. 829-832 


Travelers ..... 


833-835 


Sickness .... 


. 836-841 


Laying a Corner-Stone 


842-844 


Dedication of a Church 


. 845-852 


Days of Fasting .... 


853-856 


National 


. 857-862 


Time and Eternity 


863-869 


Death ..... 


. 870-889 


Resurrection .... 


8.90-893 


Judgment f 


. 894-904 


Heaven ..... 


905-930 


Doxolgies and Benedictions . 


PAGES. 

1-28 


Communion Liturgies 


604-608 


Index of first lines of Hymns and Stanzas 


. 609-682 



of Metres and Tunes, and of Hymns under 
each Metre ..... 



683-688 



THE LITURGY. 



THE LITANY. 



^f All standing, the Minister shall say and the congregation respond : 

Lord, have mercy upon us. 
Christ, have mercy upon us. 
Lord, have mercy upon us. 
Christ, hear us. 

Lord, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the 
earth. 

Unto thee do we give thanks ; for thou art good : for thy 
mercy endureth forever. 

1 will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call 
upon the name of the Lord. 

The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit ; a broken and a 
contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. 

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our 
sins, and to cleanse us from all unri "' '°ousness. 

Let us lift up our heart with utir hands unto God in the 
heavens. 

O come, let us worship and bow down ; let us kneel before 
the Lord our maker. 

f Then shall all kneel and say : 

Most Holy and Almighty God, our Saviour, 

We acknowledge our transgressions. 

All we like sheep have gone astray ; we have turned every one 
to his own way. 

We have sinned and have committed iniquity, and have done 
wickedly. 

The good that we knew to do we have not done : 

And in all our works we have been unprofitable servants, and 
have come short of thy glory. 

Help us, (rod of our salvation, for the glory of thy name ; 
and deliver us, and purge away our sins, for thy name's sake : 
Amen. 



I THE LITANY. 

Thus saith the Lord : I, even I, am he that blotteth out 
thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember 
thy sins. Go, and sin no more. 

\ Then the congregation shall sing, all standing : 

L. M. Tune Te Deum. 

Lord, have mercy on us all ; 
Have mercy on us when we call : 
Lord, we have put our trust in thee, 
Confounded let us never be : Amen. 



\ Then shall follow the Apostles' Creed and the Lord's Prayer, the congre- 
gation standing until the invocation to the Holy Ghost shall have been 
said: 

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and 
earth. 

And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived 
by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under 
Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. He went to the 
place of departed spirits. The third day he rose again from the 
dead. He ascended into heaven and sitteth at the right hand of 
God, the Father Almighty, from thence he shall come to judge the 
quick and the dead. 

I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy christian church; the 
communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of 
the body, and the life everlasting: Amen. 

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy 
Ghost ; 

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world 
without end : Amen. 

Lord God, our Father which art in heaven, 

Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be 
done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily 
bread. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive them that 
trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver 
us from evil : for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the 
glory, forever and ever : Amen. 

Lord God, Son, thou Saviour of the world, 

Be gracious unto us. 

Lord God, Holy Ghost, 

Abide with us forever. 

Tune 132, part 2. 
Thou Lamb once slain, our God and Lord, 
To needy prayers thine ear afford, 
And on us all have mercy. 



THE LITANY. 6 

^ Then shall the Minister continue, the congregation responding : 

From all sin, 
From all error, 
From all evil, 

Preserve us, gracious Lord and God. 
From pestilence and famine, 
From calamity by fire or water, hail or tempest, 
From war and bloodshed, 
From the violence of wicked men, 

Preserve us, gracious Lord and God. 
From indifference to thy merits and death, 
From pride and self-complacency, 
From hypocrisy and fanaticism, 
From envy, hatred, and malice, 
From the deceitmlness of sin, 
From the murdering spirit and devices of Satan, 
From the influence of the spirit of this world, 

Preserve us, gracious Lord and God. 
By all the merits of thy life, 
By thy human birth and circumcision, 
By thy obedience, diligence and faithfulness, 
By thy humility, meekness and patience, 
By thy extreme poverty, 
By thy baptism, fasting and temptation, 
By thy griefs and sorrows, 
By thy prayers and tears, 
By thy having been despised and rejected, 

Bless and comfort us, gracious Lord and God. 
By thy agony and bloody sweat, 
By thy bonds and scourgings, 
By thy crown of thorns, 
By thy cross and passion, 
By thy sacred wounds and precious blood, 
By thy dying words, 
By thy atoning death, 
By thy rest in the grave, 
By thy glorious resurrection and ascension, 
By thy sitting at the right hand of God, 
By thy sending the Holy Ghost, 
By thy prevailing intercession, 
By the holy sacraments, 
By thy divine presence, 

By thy coming again to thy church on earth, or our being 
called home to thee, 

Bless and comfort us, gracious Lord and God. 



4 THE LITANY. 

Tune 519. 
Most holy Lord and God, 
Holy, Almighty God, 
Holy and most merciful Saviour, 
Thou eternal God, 
Grant that we may never 
Lose the comforts of thy death : 
Have mercy, Lord. 

^ Instead of this hymn may be sung the following : 

C. M. • Tune 14. 

May we a grateful sense retain 
Of thy redeeming love; 
And live below like those that hope 
To live with thee above. 

Thou Head and Saviour of thy body, the church, 
Unite all the children of God in one spirit ; 
Send faithful laborers into thy harvest ; 
Give spirit and power to preach thy word ; 
Hinder all schisms and offenses ; 
Put far from thy people all deceivers : 
Bring back all that have erred or that are deceived : 
Hear us, gracious Lord and God. 

Grant love and unity to all our congregations ; 

Give to our bishops and ministers soundness of doctrine 
and holiness of life, and preserve them therein ; 

Help all elders to rule well ; and may every steward of 
things spiritual or temporal be faithful not only in that which 
is much, but also in that which is least. 

Preserve and sanctify each member through the truth ; 

Grant that all of us, in every age and station, may enjoy 
the powerful and sanctifying merits of thy holy humanity, 
and make us chaste before thee in soul and body. 

Let our children be brought up in thy nurture and admo- 
nition : 

Hear us, gracious Lord and God. 

Supply, O Lord, we pray thee, all the wants of thy people ; 

Let none entangle himself with the affairs of this life, 

But may all our labor of body and mind be hallowed unto 
thee; 

Bless the sweat of the brow and faithfulness in business ; 

Help us to use thy gifts aright, and never to forget that it is 
more blessed to give than to receive. 

For the sake of that peace which we have with thee, may 
we, as much as lieth in us, live peaceably with all men ; 



THE LITANY. O 

Teach us to bless them that curse us, and to do good to them 
that hate us ; 

Have mercy upon our slanderers and persecutors, and lay 
not this sin to their charge : 

Sear us, gracious Lord and God. 

O Lord, the hope of Israel, and the desire of all nations, 

Have mercy on thy ancient covenant people, the Jews ; de- 
liver them from their blindness ; 

Prosper the endeavors of all thy servants to spread thy 



Bless our and all other christian congregations gathered 
from among the heathen ; 

Keep them as the apple of thine eye : 

Sear us, gracious Lord and God. 

praise the Lord, all ye nations : 
Praise Him, all ye people. 

Watch graciously over all governments ; 

Establish them in truth and righteousness, and give them 
thoughts of peace. 

Bless the President of the United States, and both Houses 
of Congress ; the Governor and Legislature of this Common- 
wealth, and all others that are in authority ; and grant us to 
lead under them a quiet and peaceable life, in all godliness 
and honesty. 

Teach us to submit ourselves to every ordinance of man for 
thy sake ; and to seek the peace of the places where we dwell. 

Give prosperity, O God, to this land, and salvation to all its 
people : 

Sear us, gracious Lord and God. 

\ A Prayer for times of war. 

[Grant, O Lord, unto the President of the United States, in 
these times of danger, thy gracious counsel, that in all things 
he may approve himself the father of the people ; 

Be thou the gracious protector of these States, and of all 
our fellow-citizens in all parts of the world ; 

Turn the hearts of our enemies ; defeat every evil design 
against us ; and continue to show thy tender mercies unto 
these United States as thou hast done in days past ; 

Cause us to bow down before thee, to confess our sins, and 
to acknowledge with contrite hearts, that it is of thy mercies 
that we are not consumed ; 

Stop in thy tender mercy the effusion of human blood, and 
make discord and wars to cease ; 
B 



6 THE LITANY. 

To this end, put into the hearts of the rulers of the nations 
thoughts of peace, that we may see it soon established, to the 
glory of thy name : 

Hear us, gracious Lord and God.] 

O thou preserver of men, 

Watch over those who travel by land or sea ; 

Send help to all that are in danger, tribulation, or distress ; 

Strengthen and uphold those who sutler persecution for the 
sake of the gospel ; 

Defend and provide for fatherless children, and widows, and 
all who are desolate and afflicted ; 

Be the support of the aged ; 

Make the bed of the sick, and in the midst of suffering let 
them feel that thou lovest them ; 

Enable the dying to put their trust in thee, as the propitia- 
tion for the sins of the whole world : 

Hear us, gracious Lord and God. 

Have mercy, O Lord, on thy whole creation ; 

Hasten the day when the kingdoms of this world shall 
become the kingdoms of our Lord and of his Christ; and 
may we be accounted worthy to stand before Him. 

^ Here shall the congregation rise, and remain standing until the close 
of the Litany. 
8s, 6s & 8s. Tune 79. 

Lord, for thy coming us prepare ; 
May we to meet thee without fear, 

At all times ready be : 
In faith and love preserve us sound ; 
let us day and night be found, 
Waiting with joy to welcome thee. 

Keep us in everlasting fellowship with the church triumph- 
ant, and let us rest together in thy presence from our labors : 
Hear us, gracious Lord and God. 
O Christ, Almighty God, 

Have mercy upon us. 
O thou Lamb of God, which takest away the sin of the woild, 

Manifest thyself to us. 

O thou Lamb of God, which takest away the sin of the world, 

Give unto us thy peace. 

O Christ, hear us. 

Lord, have mercy upon us. 

Christ, have mercy upon us. 

Lord, have mercy upon us : 

Amen, 



DOXOLOGY. 



«[ All standing, the Minister shall say, or chant, and the congregation respond : 

Unto the Lamb that was slain, 

And hath redeemed us 'out of all nations of the earth; 

Unto the Lord who purchased our souls for himself: 

Unto that Friend who loved us, and washed us from our sins 
in his own blood; 

Who died for us once, 

That we might die unto sin ; 

Who rose for us, 

That we also might rise ; 

Who ascended for us into heaven, 

To prepare a place for us; 

And to whom are subjected the angels, and powers, and do- 
minions : 

To him be glory at all times, 

In the church that icaiteth for him, and in that which is 
around him, 

From everlasting to everlasting : Amen, 

Little children, abide in him ; that when he shall appear, 
we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at 
his coming. 

% Then shall be sung one of the following hymns, after which the Minister 
shall pronounce the Old Testament benediction. 

lis. Tune 39. 

The Lord is my Shepherd, no want shall I know ; 

I feed in green pastures, safe-folded I rest ; 
He leadeth my soul where the still waters flow, 

Restores me when wandering, redeems when opprest. 

7s. Tune 11. 

Cast thy burden on the Lord, 
Only lean upon his word ; 
Thou shalt soon have cause to bless 
His eternal faithfulness. 

The Lord bless thee, and keep thee ; 

The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious 
unto thee ; 

The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee 
peace : 

In the name of Jesus : Amen, 

7 



TE DEUM LAUDAMUS. 



TO BE USED ON THE GREAT FESTIVALS OF THE CHURCH, AND ON OTHER 
SOLEMN OCCASIONS. 

^f All standing, the Minister shall say, or chant; the congregation responding : 

We praise thee, O God ; we acknowledge thee to be the Lord. 

All the earth doth worship thee, the Father everlasting. 
To thee all angels cry aloud ; the heavens, and all the powers 
therein. 
To thee cherubim and seraphim continually do cry. 
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Sabaoth ; 

Heaven and earth are full of the majesty of thy glory. 
The glorious company of the apostles praise thee. 

The goodly fellowship of the prophets praise thee. 
The noble army of martyrs praise thee. 

The holy church throughout all the world doth acknowledge thee; 
the Father of an infinite majesty; 
Thine adorable, true, and only Son ; also the Holy Ghost, the 
Comforter. 
Thou art the King of glory, Christ ; thou art the everlasting 
Son of the Father. 
When thou tookest upon thee to deliver man, thou didst hum- 
ble thyself to be born of a Virgin. 
When thou hadst overcome the sharpness of death, thou didst 
open the kingdom of heaven to all believers. 
Thou sittest at the right hand of God, in the glory of the 
Father. 
We believe that thou shalt come to be our Judge. 
We therefore pray thee, help thy servants, whom thou hast 
redeemed with thy precious blood ; 
Make them to be numbered with thy saints, in glory everlasting. 
O Lord, save thy people, and bless thine heritage : govern 
them, and lift them up forever. 
Day by day we magnify thee ; and we worship thy name ever, 
world without end. 
Vouchsafe, O Lord, to keep us this day without sin. 

Lord, have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us. 
O Lord, let thy mercy lighten upon us : as our trust is in thee. 

Lord, in thee have L trusted ; let me never be confounded. 
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost ; 
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world 
without end : Amen. 



A CANTICLE OF PRAISE. 



[From the German Liturgy of the Unitas Fratrum.] 

TO BE USED ON DAYS OF NATIONAL THANKSGIVING, AND ON OTHER 
OCCASIONS OF PRAISE. 

^ All standing, the Minister shall say, or chant, the congregation responding: 

Blessed be tliou that dwellest between the cherubim, and 
graciously regardest them of low estate. O all ye works of 
the Lord, bless ye the Lord ; praise him, and magnify him 
for ever. 

Magnify him for ever. 

Heaven and earth, fire and water, sun and moon, all the 
stars of heaven, rain and dew, frost and snow, heat and cold, 
air and wind, clouds and lightning, day and night, light and 
darkness, hills and mountains, praise ye the Lord. 
Praise ye the Lord. 
All that groweth upon the earth, all that moveth in the 
water, all the fowls of the air, all ye beasts and cattle, praise 
ye the Lord. 

Praise ye the Lord. 

Laud him, all ye hosts of heaven ; ye angels of the Lord, 
praise him ; glorify, magnify him for ever. 
Magnify him for ever. 
Ye saints, ye humble and contrite souls, who trust in the 
Lord, glorify the Lord. 

Glorify the Lord. 
Ye servants of the Lord, serve him with gladness, and 
magnify him for ever. 

Magnify him for ever. 
Ye churches of the Lord, rejoice ye in him; and thou, the 
whole Israel of God, born of the Spirit, rejoice thou in him, 
and sing praises unto him forever. 

Sing praises unto him forever. 
For he hath redeemed us from the hand of the enemy, he 
hath saved us from our sins, and hath delivered us out of 
many dangers : praise the Lord, for he is good, and his mercy 
endureth for ever. 

His mercy endureth for ever. 
O ve spirits and souls of the righteous, bless ye the Lord of 
lords; glorify him, magnify him, for his mercy endureth 
forever. 

9 



10 THE SERVICE FOB EASTER MORNING. 

6s, 7s & 7s. Tune 341. 

Worthy, Lord, art thou, 
That every knee should bow, 
Every tongue to thee confess ; 

Universal nature join, 
Strong and mighty thee to bless, 

Gracious, merciful, benign. 

fl Instead of this hymn, may be sung the following : 
7s. Tune 205. 

Meet and right it is to sing, 

At all times, in every place, 
Glory to our heavenly King, 

To the God of truth and grace ; 
Join we then with sweet accord, 

All in one thanksgiving join : 
Holy, holy, holy Lord ! 

Never ceasing praise be thine. 



THE SEEVICE FOR EASTER MORNING. 



TO BE USED IN THE MORNING OF EASTER DAY, EITHER IN THE CHURCH, 
OR ON THE CONSECRATED GROUND OF THE DEAD. 

% All standing, the Minister shall say, or chant, the congregation responding 

The Lord is risen ! 

The Lord is risen indeed ! 

10s & 7s. Tune 185. 

Hail, all hail, victorious Lord and Saviour, 

Thou hast burst the bonds of death ; 
Grant us, as to Mary, the great favor 

To embrace thy feet in faith : 
Thou hast in our stead the curse endured, 
And for us eternal life procured ; 
Joyful, we with one accord 
Hail thee as our risen Lord. 

<[[ Then the Minister shall offer prayer, all kneeling, after which he shall 
begin the Litany. 

I believe in the One only God, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, 
who created all things by Jesus Christ, and was in Christ, 
reconciling the world unto himself. 

I believe in God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who 
hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world ; 



THE SERVICE FOR EASTER MORNING. 11 

Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and 
hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son ; 

Who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly 
places in Christ ; 

"Who hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance 
of the saints in light : having predestinated us unto the adop- 
tion of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the 
good pleasure of his will, to the praise of the glory of .his 
grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the Beloved. 
This I verily believe. 

% The following ascription of praise may be sung by the Choir, or said by 
the Minister : 

We thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, be- 
cause thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, 
and hast revealed them unto babes : even so, Father ; for so it 
seemed good in thy sight. 

Father, glorify thy name. 

Our Father which art in heaven; hallowed be thy name ; thy 
kingdom come; thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven; 
give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, 
as we forgive them that trespass against us; and lead us not into 
temptation, but deliver us from evil: for thine is the kingdom, and 
the power, and the glory, forever and ever : Amen. 

I believe in the name of the only begotten Son of God, by 
whom are all things, and we through him ; 

I believe, that he was made flesh, and dwelt among us ; and 
took on him the form of a servant ; 

By the overshadowing of the Holy Ghost, was conceived of 
the Virgin Mary ; as the children are partakers of flesh and 
blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same ; was 
born of a woman : 

And being found in fashion as a man, was tempted in all 
points like as we are, yet without sin : 

For he is the Lord, the Messenger of the covenant, whom 
we delight in. The Lord and his Spirit have sent him to 
proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord : 

He spoke that which he did know, and testified that which 
he had seen : as many as received him, to them gave he power 
to become the sons of God. 

Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the 
world ; 

Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried ; 

Went also by the Spirit and preached unto the spirits in 
prison ; 



12 THE SERVICE FOR EASTER MORNING. 

The third day rose again from the dead, and with him many 
bodies of the saints which slept ; 

Ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the throne of the 
Father ; whence he will come, in like manner as he was seen 
going into heaven. 

% Then shall be sung by the Minister, the Choir, and the Congregation suc- 
cessively, or they may all unite in singing,the following hymn : 

6s, 7s & 6s. Tune 146. 

Minister. — The Spirit and the Bride 

" Come !" are now entreating; 
Choir. — Let all who hear their voice 

" come \" be loud repeating : 
Congregation. — Amen! Lord Jesus, come; 
We wait in faith for thee ; 
Soon, we implore thee, come, 
Thy glory let us see. 

The Lord will descend from heaven with a shout, with the 
voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God, to judge 
both the quick and the dead. 

This is my Lord, who redeemed me, a lost and undone 
human creature, purchased and gained me from sin, from 
death, and from the power of the devil ; 

Not with gold or silver, but with his holy precious blood, 
and with his innocent suffering and dying ; 

To the end that I should be his own, and in his kingdom 
live under him and serve him, in eternal righteousness, inno- 
cence, and happiness : 

Even as he, being risen from the dead, liveth and reigneth, 
world without end. 

This I most certainly believe. 

I believe in the Holy Ghost, who proceedeth from the 
Father, and whom our Lord Jesus Christ sent, after he went 
away, that he should abide with us for ever ; 

That he should comfort us, as a mother comforteth her 
children : 

That he should help our infirmities, and make intercession 
for us with groanings which cannot be uttered ; 

That he should bear witness with our spirit, that we are the 
children of God, and teach us to cry, Abba, Father : 

That he should shed abroad in our hearts the love of God, 
and make our bodies his holy temple ; 

And that he should work all in all, dividing to every man 
severally as he will. 

To him be glory in the church, which is in Christ Jesus, 



THE SERVICE FOR EASTER MORNING. 13 

the holy, universal Christian church, in the communion of 
saints, at all times, and from eternity to eternity : Amen. 

I believe, that by my own reason and strength I cannot be- 
lieve in Jesus Christ my Lord, or come to him ; 

But that the Holy Ghost calleth me by the gospel, enlight- 
eneth me with his gifts, sanctifieth and preserveth me in the 
true faith ; 

Even as he calleth, gathereth, enlighteneth and sanctifieth 
the whole church on earth, which he keepeth by Jesus Christ 
in the only true faith ; 

In which Christian church, God forgiveth me and every be- 
liever all sin daily and abundantly. 
This I assuredly believe. 

I believe, that by holy baptism I am embodied a member 
of the church of Christ, which he hath loved, and for which 
he gave himself, that he might sanctify and cleanse it with the 
washing of water by the word : Amen. 

In this communion of saints my faith is placed upon my 
Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who died for us, and shed his 
blood on the cross for the remission of sins, and who hath 
granted unto me his body and blood in the Lord's Supper, as 
a pledge of grace ; as the Scripture saith, Our Lord Jesus 
Christ, the same night in which he was betrayed, took bread ; 
and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and gave it to his 
disciples, and said, Take, eat : this is my body which is given 
for you ; this do in remembrance of me. After the same 
manner also, our Lord Jesus Christ, when he had supped, 
took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink 
ye all of it ; this is my blood, the blood of the New Testament, 
which is shed for you, and for many, for the remission of sins. 
This do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. 
Amen. 

\ Then may be sung the following hymns, the first by the Choir and the 
second by the Congregation, or both by the Congregation : 
L. M. Tune 22. 

Hail, sacred feast, which Jesus makes, 
Rich banquet of his flesh and blood ! 
Thrice happy he, who here partakes 

That sacred stream, that heavenly food ! 
7s. Tune 205. 

Lord, thy body ne'er forsake, 

Xe'er thy congregation leave ; 
We to thee our refuge take, 

Of thy fullness we receive : 
Every other help begone, 

Thou art our support alone ; 
For on thy supreme commands 
All the universe depends. 



14 THE SEKVICE FOR EASTER MORNING. 

If The following hymn shall be sung by the Choir and Congregation alter- 
nately, or unitedly, whenever this Service is used on the consecrated 
ground of the dead, else it shall be omitted, 
C. M. Choir. Tune 14. 

The graves of all his saints Christ blest, 

And softened every bed ; 
Where should the dying members rest, 

But with the dying Head ? 
Thence he arose, ascending high, 
And showed our feet the way : 
Up to the Lord our flesh shall fly 
At the great rising day. 

Congregation. 
Then let the last loud trumpet sound, 

And bid our kindred rise ; 
Awake, ye nations under ground, 

Ye saints, ascend the skies. 

fl Then shall the Minister continue and say, the Congregation responding : 
I have a desire to depart, and to be with Christ, which is 
far better ; I shall never taste death ; yea, I shall attain unto 
the resurrection of the dead : for the body which I shall put 
off, this grain of corruptibility, shall put on incorruption ; my 
flesh shall rest in hope. 

And the God of peace, that brought again from the dead 
our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through 
the blood of the everlasting covenant, shall also quicken 
these our mortal bodies, if so be that the Spirit of God hath 
dwelt in them. Amen. 

We poor sinners pray, hear us gracious Lord and God. 

And keep us in everlasting fellowship with those of our 
brethren and sisters who, since last Easter-day, have entered 
into the joy of their Lord, and with the whole church trium- 
phant, and let us rest together in thy presence from our 
labors. Amen. 

fl" Then shall be sung by the Choir and the Congre gation alternately, or 
unitedly,the following hymn : 

7s. Choir. Tune 205. 

What are these in bright array, 

This innumerable throng, 
Round the altar night and day, 

Hymning one triumphant song : 
" Worthy is the Lamb once slain, 

Blessing, honor, glory, power, 
Wisdom, riches, to obtain, 

New dominion every hour ?" 



THE BAPTISM OF CHILDREN. 15 

Congregation. 
These through fiery trials trod, 

These from great affliction came 
Now before the throne of God, 

Sealed with his almighty name, 
Clad in raiment pure and white, 

Victor-palms in every hand, 
Through their dear Redeemer's might, 

More than conquerors they stand. 

fl Then the Minister shall conclude the Service and say, the congregation 
responding and singing the hymn : 

Glory be to him who is the Eesurrection and the Life ; he 
was dead, and behold, he is alive forevermore ; and he that 
believeth in Him, though he were dead, yet shall he live. 

Glory be to him in the Church which waiteth for him, and 
in that which is around him, from everlasting to everlasting. 

Amen. 

7s & 6s. Tune 151. 

I give thee thanks unfeigned 

Jesus, friend in need, 
For what thy soul sustained, 

When thou for me didst bleed : 
Grant me to lean unshaken 

Upon thy faithfulness, 
Until I hence am taken, 

To see Thee face to face. 

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, 
and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with us all. 
Amen. 



THE BAPTISM OF CHILDREN. 



fl The service shall begin with the singing of a hymn, and a short discourse 
by the Minister, setting forth the meaning and obligations of this 
sacrament. 

Then, all standing, the Minister shall say and the congregation respond: 

Christ, thou Lamb of God, which takest away the sin of the 
world, 

Leave thy peace with us : Amen. 

By thy holy sacraments, 

Bless us, gracious Lord and God. 

Baptism was instituted by our Lord Jesus Christ, who said 
unto his disciples, Go ye, and teach all nations, baptizing them 



16 THE BAPTISM OF CHILDREN. 

in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy 
Ghost ; teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have 
commanded you. 

Baptism is the answer of a good conscience towards God, 
who hath saved us by the washing of regeneration and renew- 
ing of the Holy Ghost, which is shed on us abundantly through 
Jesus Christ our Saviour. 

He also gave this promise, He that believeth and is baptized 
shall be saved. 

Children may be made partakers of this grace ; for Christ 
hath said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid 
them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven. 

fl Then shall be sung one of the following hymns : 

L. M, Tune 90. 

An infant we present to thee, 
As thy redeemed property, 
And thee most fervently entreat, 
Thyself this child to consecrate 
By baptism, and its soul to bless, 
Out of the fullness of thy grace. 

L. M. Tune 22. 

The Saviour's blood and righteousness 
Our beauty is, our glorious dress ; 
Thus well arrayed we need not fear, 
When in his presence we appear. 

^ Then, after offering prayer, the Minister shall say and the congregation 
respond : 

Ye who are baptized into Christ Jesus, how were ye baptized ? 
Into his death. 

% Then the Minister shall name the child, and pour, or sprinkle, water on 
its head thrice, saying : 

Into the death of Jesus I baptize thee, in the name of the 
Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. 

% Here the sponsors shall join the Minister in the imposition of hands. 

Now art thou buried with him by baptism into his death ; 
In the name of Jesus : Amen. 

f Then the Minister shall continue and say: 

Now therefore live, yet not thou, but Christ live in thee ; 
and the life which thou now livest in the flesh, live by the 
faith of the Son of God, who loved thee, and gave himself for 
thee. 

The Lord bless thee, and keep thee ; 



THE BAPTISM OF ADULTS. 17 

The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious 
unto thee ; 

The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee 
peace : 

In the name of Jesus : Amen. 

^ Then may be sung the Doxology : 

lis. Tune 39. 

The Lamb, who by blood our salvation obtained, 
Took on him our curse, and death freely sustained, 
Is worthy of praises, let with one accord 
All people say, Amen, praise ye the Lord. 



THE BAPTISM OF ADULTS. 



Tj After a short discourse, shall follow these petitions : 

Lord God, our Father which art in heaven, 

Hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done in 
earth, as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread ; and 
forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against 
us ; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil : 
for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever 
and ever : Amen. 

Lord God, Son, thou Saviour of the world, 

Be gracious unto us. 

Lord God, Holy Ghost, 

Abide with us forever. 

By thy divine presence, 

By thy holy sacraments, 

Bless us, gracious Lord and God. 

«[ Then the Minister shall ask, the candidate responding : 

Dost thou believe in God the Father, almighty Maker and 
Preserver of heaven and earth ? 

I do. 

Dost thou believe in Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of 
God, our Lord, who loved us, and gave himself for us ? 

I do. 

Dost thou believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy Christian 
church, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, 
and the life everlasting? 

I do. 



18 THE BAPTISM OF ADULTS. 

Dost thou believe that thou art a sinful creature, deserving 
of wrath and eternal punishment ? 

I verily believe it. 

Dost thou believe that Jesus Christ is thy Lord, who re- 
deemed thee, a lost and undone human creature, from sin, from 
death, and from the power of the devil, with his innocent suffer- 
ing and dying, and with his holy and precious blood ? 

/ verily believe it. 

Dost thou in this faith desire to be baptized into the death 
of Jesus, to be washed from thy sins, and to be embodied into 
the congregation of the faithful ? 

This is my sincere desire. 

Dost thou in this faith renounce the service of sin and Satan, 
and determine to live under Christ in his kingdom, and serve 
him in holiness and righteousness all the days of thy life ? 

I do most heartily, in the strength of Jesus Christ, my Lord, 
and of his Spirit. 

fl Then shall be sung one of the following hymns : 
C. M. Tune 14. 

Jesus, as water well applied 
Will make the body clean ; 
So in the fountain of thy side 
Wash thou this soul from sin. 
S. M. Tune 582. 

Rejoice, ye contrite hearts, 

The blood which Jesus spilt, 

While we with water you baptize, 

Will wash away your guilt. 

While with repenting tears 

Your sins you now deplore, 
Christ with his blood will blot them out, 

Remember them no more. 

tf Here the candidate for baptism kneeling, the Minister shall offer prayer, 
and then say, the congregation responding : 

Ye who are baptized into Christ Jesus, how were ye baptized ? 
Into his death. 

^ Then the Minister shall name the candidate, and pour, or sprinkle, water 
on him thrice, saying : 

Into the death of Jesus I baptize thee, in the name of the 
Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. 

1[ During the imposition of hands the Minister shall continue : 

Now art thou washed, justified, and sanctified by the blood 
of Christ : therefore live, yet not thou, but Christ live in thee ; 



THE RITE OF CONFIRMATION. 19 

and the life, which thou now livest in the flesh, live by the faith 
of the Son of God, who loved thee, and gave himself for thee. 

The Lord bless thee and keep thee ; 

The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious 
unto thee ; 

The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee 
peace : 

In the name of Jesus : Amen. 

^ Then shall be sung one of the following doxologies : 

L. M. Tune 22. 

All power and glory doth pertain 
Unto the Lamb, for he was slain, 
And hath redeemed us by his blood, 
And made us kings and priests to God. 

7s. Tune 11. 

Praise on earth to thee be given 
Never-ceasing praise in heaven ; 
Boundless wisdom, power divine, 
Love unspeakable are thine. 



THE RITE OF CONFIRMATION. 



^ The candidates for confirmation shall be carefully instructed by the 
Minister in the doctrines of the Christian religion as set forth in the 
catechism appointed for this purpose, and examined as touching their 
personal faith in Christ. 

At the time of the confirmation he shall address to them, all standing, the 
following questions, to which they shall publicly respond : 

Do you believe in your heart, and confess with your mouth, 
the divine truths of the Holy Scriptures ; do you promise to 
abide by them, as the rule of your conduct in life, and the 
ground of your hope in death ? 

I do. 

Are you now prepared, as in the presence of God the Om- 
niscient, and of this congregation, solemnly to renew and con- 
firm your baptismal covenant, and to seal it in the Holy 
Supper ? 

I am. 

Do you believe in God, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, in 
whose name you have been baptized ; and do you look for the 
remission of your sins and acceptance with God, solely to his 
mercv and the all-sufficient merits of our Lord Jesus Christ ? 

I do. 



20 THE LORD'S SUPPER. 

Do you solemnly promise, with a true heart and full purpose 
of soul, to renounce the world and sin ; to cleave with all your 
mind and strength to Christ, your Saviour ; to fulfill your 
duties towards God and your neighbor, and thus in word and 
deed to honor and glorify your blessed Kedeemer ? 

/ do, God helping me. 

^f Then the following:, or some other hymn, shall be sung by the choir, or 
the congregation : 
L. M. Tune 22. 

Just as I am, without one plea, 
But that thy blood was shed for me, 
And that thou bidd'st me come to thee, 
Lamb of God, I come ! I come ! 

Just as I am, and waiting not 

To rid my soul of one dark blot, 

To thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot, 

Lamb of God, I come ! I come ! 

fl Thereupon the candidates shall kneel, and the Minister, laying his hands 
upon the head of each one, shall pronounce a text of Scripture; such as, 
" The very God of peace sanctify you wholly, and I pray God your whole 
spirit, and soul, and body, be preserved blameless unto the coming of our 
Lord Jesus Christ," or any other suitable text, giving to each candidate a 
different text, and shall impart the Old Testament benediction, saying : 

The Lord bless thee, and keep thee ; 

The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious 
unto thee ; 

The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee 
peace : 

In the name of Jesus : Amen. 

^ Then the whole congregation shall kneel, and the Minister shall offer 
prayer, committing those who have been confirmed into the keeping 
of the Triune God. 



THE LORD'S SUPPER. 



[The service of the Lord's Supper may be opened by the officiating Minis- 
ter with one or more texts of Scripture, or with a brief discourse. A 
hymn setting forth the meaning of this sacrament, or the Lord's invi- 
tation to his people to approach his table, shall then be sung, followed 
by hymns of penitence and contrition of heart. Thereupon, all kneel- 
ing, the Minister shall offer prayer, confessing sin and praying for ab- 
solution. This prayer may be closed with the Lord's Prayer, at the 
discretion of the Minister. A hymn expressive of pardon, peace, and 
joy in the Lord, shall follow, during the singing of which the communi- 
cants, all standing, shall extend to each other the right hand of fellow- 



THE LORD'S SUPPER. 21 

snip. Then, all still standing, the Minister shall consecrate the bread, 
saying : 

Our Lord Jesus Christ, the same night in which he was be- 
trayed, took bread, and, when he had given thanks, he brake 
it, and gave it to his disciples and said : Take, eat ; this is my 
body which is given for you. This do in remembrance of me. 

TJ" The consecrated bread shall then be distributed by those ministers who 
assist in the administration ot this sacrament, or, if he be alone, by the 
officiating Minister himself, and the occupants of each pew shall rise to 
receive it, the congregation meanwhile singing hymns that treat of the 
sufferings and death of our Lord. When the bread has been distributed, 
the communicants shall rise and the Minister say : 

Our Lord Jesus Christ said, Take, eat; this is my body 
which is given for you. 

fl Then shall the whole congregation partake simultaneously, and immedi- 
ately afterward kneel in silent prayer, which may be followed by a 
brief hymn, the communicants still kneeling, or by these petitions : 

By thy divine presence, 
By thy holy sacraments, 

By all the merits of thy life, sufferings, death and resurrec- 
tion, 

Bless us, gracious Lord and God. 

fl Then shall be sung, all standing, a hymn treating of the atoning blood 
of Christ, during the singing of which the Minister and his assistants 
shall pour the wine into the cup. Thereupon the Minister shall conse- 
crate the wine, saying : 

After the same manner also our Lord Jesus Christ took the 
cup, when he had supped, gave thanks, and gave it to his dis- 
ciples, saying : Drink ye all of it ; this is my blood, the blood 
of the New Testament, which is shed for you and for many, 
for the remission of sins. This do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in 
remembrance of me. 

f At the discretion of the Minister he may chant or say, and the congrega- 
tion respond : 

As often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew 
the Lord's death till he come. 

Until he come. 

fl The Minister and his assistants shall partake of the cup first, and then it 
shall be administered to the communicants who shall again rise to 
receive it, while hymns are sung treating of the remission of sins in 
the blood of Jesus, of its healing and sanctifying power, of brotherly 
love, and of a present and eternal communion with Christ. In conclu- 
sion shall be sung a hymn pledging the communicants to faithfulness 
in their service of the Lord and to love among themselves, as a sign of 
which they shall again extend to each other the right hand of fellow- 
ship. Then shall follow the benediction, 
C 



22 THE RITE OF ORDINATION. 

THE COMMUNION OF THE SICK. 



fl If several infirm or aged communicants desire to partake of this sacra- 
ment together, or if a sick communicant wishes to receive it in fellow- 
ship with his family or others, and his sickness does not forbid the 
singing of hymns, the usual order for the administration of the Lord's 
Supper shall be observed. 

In other cases, all things necessary being prepared, the Minister shall say: 

Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and 
from the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. 

Dearly beloved : Hear the cheering promise of your Saviour : 
Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there 
am I in the midst of them ; and the comforting words of the 
apostle : My con, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, 
nor faint when thou art rebuked of him. For whom the 
Lord loveth, he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom 
he receiveth. 

Hear also what St. John writes : If we confess our sins, he 
is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us 
from all unrighteousness. 

And again, Jesus says : Verily, verily I say unto you, he 
that heareth my word, and belie veth on him that sent me, 
hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation ; 
but is passed from death unto life. 

Let us pray. 

^ Then kneeling the Minister shall offer prayer, after which he shall pro- 
ceed to consecrate and administer the elements, first to those who par- 
take with the sick, if such there be, and last of all to the sick person 
himself. Thereupon shall be said the Lord's Prayer by all that are 
present, and the Minister shall pronounce the following, or some other 
benediction : 

The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall 
keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Amen. 



THE EITE OF ORDINATION. 



I. — THE ORDINATION OF A DEACON. 

fi The service shall be opened with the Te Deum Laudamus, or with an 
invocation by the Bishop, after which shall be sung the following, or 
some other hymn : 
L. M. Veni Creator Spiritus. Tone 22, 

Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire, 
And lighten with celestial fire; 
Thou the anointing Spirit art, 
Who dost thy sevenfold gifts impart. 



THE KITE OF ORDINATION. 23 

Thy blessed unction from above 
Is comfort, life, and fire of love. 
Enable with perpetual light 
The dullness of our blinded sight. 

Anoint our heart and cheer our face 
With the abundance of thy grace. 
Keep far our foes ; give peace at home : 
Where Thou art Guide, no ill can come. 

Teach us to know the Father, Son, 
And Thee, of both, to be but one : 
That through the ages all along, 
Thy praise may be our endless song. 

«[ Then shall the Bishop preach a sermon setting forth the work and obli- 
gations of the Ministry in general, and the duty and office of a Deacon 
in particular, and, after the sermon, shall deliver a charge to the candi- 
date for ordination. Thereupon, the candidate standing before him, 
the Bishop shall say and the candidate respond: 

Brother (here he shall name him), do you believe in the 
truth of the Old and X ew Testaments, as inspired by the Holy 
Ghost? 

I do. 

Do you trust that you have by divine grace been brought to 
a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ ? 

This is my humble trust. 

Are you resolved to devote yourself to the work of the 
Ministry, and to the service of the Lord in the Church of the 
United Brethren ? 

I am. 

Will you diligently apply yourself to the study of the Holy 
Scriptures and to prayer, and declare all the counsel of God, 
that you may be a workman that needeth not to be ashamed ? 

I will, by the grace of God. 

Is it your sincere purpose to live according to the precepts 
of God's word, and to teach nothing but the truths and doc- 
trines contained therein, as received and taught in the Church 
of the United Brethren ? 

This is my sincere desire. 

Do you promise to conform to the principles, regulations 
and requirements of the Church of the United Brethren, as 
they are laid down by her Synods and constituted authorities, 
so long as you shall continue in the service of the same ? 

This I promise to do, the Lord helping me. 

^ Then, all kneeling, the Bishop shall offer prayer, invoking the blessing 
of the Triune God upon the act of ordination which is about to be per- 
formed, and imploring him, in particular, that the candidate may be en- 



24 THE RITE OF ORDINATION. 

dowed with power and unction for doing all those things which belong 
to the office of a Deacon, for the edification of the Church. At the close 
of the prayer the choir shall sing : 

In the name of Jesus : Amen. 

f Then the congregation standing, hut the candidate kneeling, the Bishop, 
with the imposition of hands, shall say : 

I ordain thee, Brother (here he shall name the candidate), 
to be a Deacon of the Church of the United Brethren, in the 
name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. 

The Lord bless thee, and keep thee ; 

The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious 
unto thee ; 

The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee 
peace : 

In the name of Jesus : Amen. 

fl Thereupon all shall kneel in silent prayer, at the close of which the choir 
shall sing the following doxology, and the congregation, still kneeling, 
shall join in the Amen, Hallelujah. 

Glory be to thy most meritorious ministry, 
thou servant of the true tabernacle, 
Who didst not come to be ministered unto, 
But to minister. 
Amen, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, 
Amen, Hallelujah. 

^ The service shall close with the singing of a hymn, and the benediction. 



II. — THE ORDINATION OF A PRESBYTER. 

^[ The service shall be opened in the same way as at the ordination of a 
Deacon. After the singing of the Veni Creator Spiritus. or of some 
other hymn, the Bishop shall preach a sermon, setting forth the work 
and obligations of the Ministry in general, and the duty and office of a 
Presbyter in particular, and deliver a charge to the candidate for ordina- 
tion. Thereupon, the candidate standing before him, the Bishop shall 
say and the candidate respond : 

Brother (here he shall name him), do you abide by the senti- 
ments and purposes which you solemnly avowed at your ordi- 
nation as a Deacon of the Church ? 

I do. 

Will you continue faithfully to administer the word and 
sacraments, to exercise the discipline of the church, and in 
every way, to fulfill the functions of your pastoral office, that 
souls may be won for Christ, and built up on their most holy 
faith ? 

I will 



THE RITE OF ORDINATION. 25 

Having recognized in your past experience the importance 
of upholding the principles and regulations of the Church of 
the United Brethren, as they are laid down by its Synods, will 
you faithfully observe them, and as much as lies in your power 
guard against any violation of the same ? 

I will, God being my helper. 

^ Then, all kneeling, the Bishop shall offer prayer, invoking the blessing of 
the Triune God upon the act of ordination which is about to be per- 
formed, and imploring him, in particular, that the candidate may be en- 
dowed with power and unction for preaching the word of God, for ad- 
ministering the sacraments, and for doing all those things which belong 
to. the office of a Presbyter, for the edification of the Church. At the 
close of the prayer the choir shall sing : 

In the name of Jesus : Amen. 

fl Then, the congregation standing, but the candidate kneeling, the Bishop 
with the imposition of hands, shall say : 

I ordain thee, Brother (here he shall name the candidate), to 
be a Presbyter of the church of the United Brethren, in the 
name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. 

The Lord bless thee, and keep thee ; 

The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious 
unto thee ; 

The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee 
peace : 

In the name of Jesus : Amen. 

^ At the close of the silent prayer the choir shall sing the following dox 
ology, and the congregation, still kneeling, shall join in the Amen* 
Hallelujah. 

Glory be to thy most holy priesthood, 
Christ, thou Lamb of God ; 
Thou who wast slain for us ; 

Who by one offering hast perfected for ever them that are sanctified. 
Amen, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, 
Amen, Hallelujah. 
^| The service shall be closed with the singing of a hymn, and the benediction. 



III. — THE CONSECRATION OF A BISHOP. 

' If possible, not less than three Bishops shall take part in the consecration 
of a Bishop. The service shall be opened with the Church Litany, or a 
part thereof, and the singing of the Vent Creator Spiritus, or of some 
other hymn. Thereupon, one of the Bishops shall preach a sermon 
setting forth the work and obligation of the Ministry in general, and 
the duty and office of a Bishop in particular, and another Bishop, or the 
same Bishop, shall deliver a charge to the Bishop elect. Then, all 
kneeling, the presiding Bishop shall offer prayer, invoking the blessing 
of the Triune God upon the act of consecration which is about to be 



26 THE LAYING OF A CORNER-STONE. 

performed, and imploring him, in particular, to endow the Bishop elect 
with power and unction for ordaining his brethren, with diligence and 
zeal for doing all other things which belong to the episcopal office, and 
with wisdom and grace for edifying the church and setting a holy ex- 
ample to its ministry. At the close of the prayer the choir shall sing : 

In the name of Jesus, Amen. 

^ Then, the congregation standing, each of the officiating Bishops shall lay 
his right hand upon the head of the Bishop elect who kneels before them, 
and the presiding Bishop shall say : 

We consecrate thee, Brother (here he shall name him), to 
be a Bishop of the Church of the United Brethren, in the 
name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. 

The Lord bless thee, and keep thee ; 

The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious 
unto thee ; 

The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee 
peace ; 

In the name of Jesus ; Amen. 

fl Thereupon, all shall kneel in silent prayer, at the close of which the choir 
shall sing the following doxology, and the congregation, still kneeling, 
shall join in the Amen, Hallelujah. 

Glory be to the Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, 
The great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the ever- 
lasting covenant ; 

Glory and obedience be unto God the Holy Ghost, our Guide 
and Comforter; 

Glory and adoration be to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 
Who is the Father of all who are called children on earth and in 
heaven. 

might each pulse thanksgiving beat, 
And every breath his praise repeat. 
Amen, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, 
Amen, Hallelujah. 

^ The service shall end with the singing of a hymn, and the doxology which 
follows the Litauy (page 7) ; or, instead of the doxology, merely with the 
benediction. 



THE LAYING OF A COKNEK-STONE. 



fl The service may be opened with the Te Deum Laudamus, or with the 
Canticle of Praise, or with an Invocation. Then shall be sung a hymn, 
after which shall be read the ninty-sixth Psalm, or some other portion 
of Scripture. An address, or several addresses, shall follow. 

Thereupon, the Pastor of the church shall read the document appointed for 
such occasions, and put it into the corner-stone, as well as all the other 
articles which the same is to contain, naming them, as he does so, one 
by one. Then shall be sung the following hymn : 



THE LAYING OF A CORXER-STOXE. 27 

L. M. Tune 22. 

This stone to thee in faith we lay, 

We build the temple, Lord, to thee ; 
Thine eye be open night and day, 
To guard this house and sanctuary. 

Here when thy people seek thy face, 

And dying sinners pray to live, 
Hear, thou, in heaven, thy dwelling-place, 

And when thou hearest, oh forgive. 

Here, when thy messengers proclaim 

The blessed gospel of thy Son, 
Still, by the power of his great name, 

Be mighty signs and wonders done. 

Thy glory never hence depart: 

Yet choose not, Lord, this house alone ; 

Thy kingdom come to every heart, 
In every bosom fix thy throne. 

% Here the Bishop, or, if no Bishop be present, the Pastor of the Church, or 
some other Minister appointed by him, shall lay the slone in its place, 
saying and the congregation responding: 

Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that 
build it. 

Our help is in the name of the Lord, wJw made heaven and 
earth. 

tf Then, taking a hammer, he shall say, and the congregation respond: 

I lay the corner-stone of a church, (or chapel,) to be here 

erected by (here he shall name the congregation for 

ichose use it is to be built), and to be set apart. for the worship 
of the Triune God agreeably to the ritual and usages of the 
Church of the United Brethren, in the name of the Father, 
and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. 

Amen. 

^[ Ilere he shall thrice strike with the hammer upon the corner-stone. 
Then each of the Ministers present shall in like manner strike thrice 
upon the corner-stone, repeating the words : 

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the 
Holy Ghost : Amen. 

^ Thereupon the Bishop, or the officiating Minister, shall offer prayer, and 
the service shall close with a hymn and the benediction. 



28 CONSECRATION OF A CHURCH OR CHAPEL. 

THE CONSECRATION OF A CHURCH OR 
CHAPEL. 



^f The service may be opened with an anthem of praise by the choir, during 
the singing of which the Bishop and Ministers present may enter in 
procession, taking their places around the communion table. 

Then, all standing, one of the Ministers shall say, and the congregation 
respond : 

PSALM XXIV. 

The earth is the Lord's, and the fullness thereof; the world, 
and they that dwell therein : 

For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon 



Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord ? or who shall 
stand in his holy place ? 

He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not 
lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. 

He shall receive the blessing from the Lord, and righteous- 
ness from the God of his salvation. 

This is the generation of them that seek him y that seek thy face, 
Jacob. 

Lift up your heads, O ye gates ; and be ye lifted up, ye ever- 
lasting doors ; and the King of glory shall come in. 

Who is this King of glory f The Lord strong and mighty, the 
Lord mighty in battle. 

Lift up your heads, O ye gates ; even lift them up, ye ever- 
lasting doors ; and the King of glory shall come in. 

Who is this King of glory f The Lord of hosts, he is the King 
of glory. 

f Then may be eung the following hymn : 
C. M. • Tune 14. 

Arise, king of grace, arise, 

And enter to thy rest $ 
Behold, thy Church, with longing eyes, 
Waits to be owned and blest. 

Enter with all thy glorious train, 

Thy Spirit, and thy Word ; 
All that the ark did once contain 

Could no such grace afford. 

Here, mighty God, accept our vows ; 

Here let thy praise be spread ; 
Bless the provisions of thy house, 

And fill thy poor with bread. 

Here let the son of David reign, 

Let God's anointed shine ; 
Justice and truth his court maintain, 

With love and power divine. 



THE SOLEMNIZATION OF MATRIMONY. 29 

^ Here shall be prayed the Te Deum Laudamus, all standing, after which 
the Bishop, or, if no Bishop be present, the Minister appointed to per- 
form the act of consecration, shall read the eighty-fourth Psalm, and 
Solomon's prayer at the consecration of the temple, as found in 1 Kings 
viii. 22-53. 
Then shall be sung the following hymn : 
L. M. Tune 22. 

thou, who didst the temple fill 

With thy resplendent, awful train, 
The glory of thine Israel still, 

Appear in those bright robes again. 

In us, and round about us shine, 

Here cause us to behold thy face ; 
Oh,* make this tabernacle thine ! 

Oh, sanctify this holy place ! 

•ff Thereupon, all standing, the Bishop, or, if no Bishop be present, the Min. 
ister appointed to perform the act of consecration, shall say : 

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy 
Ghost, I consecrate this church, (or chapel,) to the worship of 
the Triune God, agreeably to the ritual and usages of the 
Church of the United Brethren. 

Let us pray. 

•ft Here he shall offer the prayer of consecration, imploring God to own and 
bless the reading and the preaching of his word, the baptism of infants 
and those of riper years, the renewal of the baptismal covenant in the 
rite of confirmation, the sacrament of the Lord's Supper, the solemniza- 
tion of matrimony, and all other services that will be neld in the church, 
(or chapel,) to the good of souls, the spread of his kingdom, and the glory 
of his name. After the prayer of consecration, another anthem of 
praise may be sung by the choir. 

Then shall follow the sermon by the Minister appointed to preach it, and 
the service shall be closed with the singing of a hymn, and the doxology 
which follows the Litany (page 7), or with a short prayer and the bene- 
diction. 



THE SOLEMNIZATION OF MATRIMONY. 



tf The persons to be married shall stand before the Minister with their wit- 
nesses, the man on the right hand and the woman on the left. The 
Minister shall then say : 

Dearly Beloved : We are here assembled, in the presence 
of God and these witnesses, to join together this man (here he 
shall mention the mart s name) and this woman (here he shall 
mention the woman 's name) in holy matrimony, which is com- 
mended by the Apostle to be honorable among all men ; and, 
therefore, is not by any to be entered into unadvisedly or 
lightly, but reverently, discreetly, and in the fear of God. 

In holy writ we are taught : 



30 THE SOLEMNIZATION OF MATRIMONY. 

That matrimony was instituted by God himself, and is, 
therefore, an holy estate ; 

That, according to the ordinance of God, a man and his wife 
shall be one flesh ; 

That, under the New Covenant, the married state hath been 
sanctified, to be an emblem of Christ and his church ; 

That the husband, as the head of the wife, should love her, 
even as Christ also loveth the church ; and that the wife be 
subject to her own husband in the Lord, as the church is sub- 
ject unto Christ ; 

' That, in consequence, Christians thus united together, should 
love one another, as one in the Lord, be faithful one to the 
other, assist each other mutually, and never forsake one another. 

Into this holy estate these two persons come now to be joined. 
If any man can show just cause why they may not lawfully 
be joined together, according to the word of God and the laws 
of this State, let him now speak, or else hereafter forever hold 
his peace. 

fl Then the Minister shall say to the man, addressing him by name : 

Wilt thou have this woman {here he shall name her) here 
present to thy wedded wife, to live together, after God's ordi- 
nance, in the holy estate of matrimony ? Wilt thou love her, 
honor her, and care for her ; and, through the grace of God, 
approve thyself unto her, in every respect, a faithful Chris- 
tian husband, so long as ye both shall live ? If this is thy 
desire, then answer and say, " I will." 

fl Then shall the man answer and say : 

I will. 

f In like manner the Minister shall say to the woman, addressing her by 
name : 

Wilt thou have this man {here he shall name him) here 
present, to thy wedded husband, to live together, after God's 
ordinance, in the holy estate of matrimony ? Wilt thou love 
him, honor him, and be subject unto him in the Lord ; and, 
through the grace of God, approve thyself unto him, in every 
respect, a faithful Christian wife, so long as ye both shall live? 
If this is thy desire, then answer and say, "I will." 
fl Then shall the woman answer and say : 

I will. 

% If a ring be used, the man shall here give the ring to the woman, which 
the Minister taking from her shall deliver again to the man, and say : 

Let this ring be the sign and the token of this holy vow. 
Take it, and place it upon the finger of this woman and say : 
With this ring I thee wed. 



THE BURIAL OF THE DEAD. 31 

^ Then the Minister shall say : 

For as much, then, as ye have thus consented to live together 
in holy wedlock, and have witnessed the same before God and 
these witnesses, we exhort you, that ye enter upon the estate 
of matrimony in the name of the Lord, and that ye live 
therein according to the precepts of his holy word. 

Let us pray : 

O Lord, our God ! who thyself hast instituted and blessed 
the estate of matrimony, sanctifying the same, under the New 
Covenant, to be an emblem of Christ and his church, we be- 
seech thee, graciously to look upon these two persons, who are 
about to be united in holy wedlock. Grant, that they may 
enter upon, and continue in this estate, in thy name. Replen- 
ish their hearts with thy love, and enable them to be faithful 
one to the other, and thus to live together in perfect love and 
peace. Sanctify and bless their union ; vouchsafe unto them 
the guidance of thy Holy Spirit, and teach them to do that 
which is well pleasing in thy sight, through Jesus Christ, our 
Lord: Amen. 

^ Here the Minister shall join their right hands, and say : 

In the name of God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy 
Ghost, I now join you together to live in holy wedlock, as 
husband and wife. What God hath joined together let not 
man put asunder. Receive ye the blessing of the Lord : — 

The Lord bless you, and keep you ; 

The Lord make his face shine upon you, and be gracious 
unto you ; 

The Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you 
peace : 

In the name of Jesus : Amen. 



THE BUEIAL OF THE DEAD. 



r The following may he used in the house of mourning, previously to the 
burial of the dead, or, at the discretion of the Minister, before the ad- 
dress in the church. 

All standing, the Minister shall say and the congregation respond: 

O Lord our God, in whom we live, and move, and have our 
being, 

Have mercy upon us. 



32 THE BURIAL OF THE DEAD, 

O Lord our God, who turnest man to destruction ; and say- 
est, Beturn, ye children of men, 

Be gracious unto us. 

O Lord our God, who doth not afflict willingly, nor grieve 
the children of men, 

Bless and comfort us, we humbly pray. 

Holy Father, accept us as thy children in thy beloved Son, 
Jesus Christ, who came forth from thee, and came into the 
world, was made flesh, and dwelt among us, took on him the 
form of a servant, and hath redeemed us lost and undone 
human creatures from all sin and from death, with his holy 
and precious blood, and with his innocent suffering and dying ; 
to the end that we should be his own, and in his kingdom live 
under him and serve him, in eternal righteousness, innocence, 
and happiness ; forasmuch as he, being risen from the dead, 
liveth and reigneth, world without end : 

Amen. 

^[ Then shall the Minister say one, or more, of the following texts : 

Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of 
trouble. He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down ; he 
fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not. 

The days of our years are threescore years and ten ; and if 
by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their 
strength labor and sorrow ; for it is soon cut off, and we fly 
away. 

[As touching children, Jesus saith : Suffer little children to 
come unto me, and forbid them not ; for of such is the king- 
dom of heaven.] 

Thou Saviour of the world/ So teach us to number our days, 
that we may apply our hearts unto ivisdom. 

None of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself; 
for whether we live, we live unto the Lord, and whether we 
die, we die unto the Lord ; whether we live therefore or die, 
we are the Lord's : for to this end Christ both died, and rose, 
and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living. 

Lord, what wait we for t our hope is in thee. 

Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth 
them that fear him. For he knoweth our frame, he remem- 
bereth that we are dust. 

The Lord raiseth them that are bowed down. 

He relieveth the fatherless and widow. 

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. 

The mercy of the Lord, is from everlasting to everlasting upon 
them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children* 



THE BURIAL OF THE DEAD. 33 

Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 
the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort, who com- 
forteth us in all our tribulation. 

The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away ; blessed be 
the name of the Lord. 

Blessed be his glorious name forever. 

Glorv be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy 
Ghost ; 

As it teas in the beginning, is now, and ever shall 6e, world 
without end : Amen. % 

^ Then, there shall follow a hymn, a prayer, and a short discourse, at the 

discretion of the Minister. 
At the grave the funeral procession shall dispose itself in proper order, and 

then the Minister shall say, the congregation responding : 

Lord, have mercy upon us. 

Christ, have mercy upon us. 
Lord, have mercy upon us. 
Christ, hear us. 
Lord God, our Father, which art in heaven, 
Hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done 
in earth, as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and 
forgive us our trespasses, as ice forgive them that trespass against 
us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: for 
thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and 
ever: Amen. 

Lord God, Son, thou Saviour of the world, 

Be gracious unto us. 
By thy human birth, 
By thy prayers and tears, 
By all the troubles of thy life, 
By the grief "and anguish of thy soul, 
By thine agony and bloody sweat, 
By thy bonds and scourgings, 
By thy crown of thorns, 
By thine ignominious crucifixion, 
By thy sacred wounds and precious blood, 
By thy atoning death, 
By thy rest in the grave, 
By thy glorious resurrection and ascension, 
By thy sitting at the right hand of God, 
By thy divine presence, 

By thy coming again to thy church on earth, or our being 
called home to thee, 

Bless and. comfort us, gracim/s Lord and God. 



34 THE BURIAL OF THE DEAD. 

Lord God, Holy Ghost, 

Abide with us for ever. 

I am the Eesurrection and the Life, saith the Lord ; he that 
belie veth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. And 
whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. 

Therefore, blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from 
henceforth ; yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their 
labors. 

O death, where is thy sting ? O grave, where is thy victory ? 
The sting of (Jeath is sin ; and the strength of sin is the law ; 
but thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our 
Lord Jesus Christ. 

Amen. 

fl Then, while the body is committed to the grave, shall be sung one of the 
following hymns : 

C. M. Tune 14. 

Now to the earth let these remains 

In hope committed be, 
Until the body changed attains 

Blest immortality. 



The body here to rest we lay 

Within its silent bed, 
Till Jesus comes, at the last day, 

And earth gives up her dead. 

We poor sinners pray. 

Hear us, gracious Lord and God; 

And keep us in everlasting fellowship with the church tri- 
umphant, and let us rest together in thy presence from our 
labors. Amen. 

Glory be to him who is the Eesurrection and the Life, who 
quickeneth us, while in this dying state, and, after we have 
obtained the true life, doth not suffer us to die any more. 

Glory be to him in the church which waiteth for him, 
and in that which is around him, for ever and ever. Amen. 

L. M. Tune 22. 

The Saviour's blood and righteousness 
My beauty is, my glorious dress ; 
Thus well arrayed I need not fear, 
When in his presence I appear. 

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the 
communion of the Holy Ghost, be with us all. Amen. 



LITURGICAL SERVICES 



CHURCH SEASONS. 



[Note. — These Liturgical Services are intended for use, at the discretion 
of the Minister, in the morning or evening service of the days named. If 
used in the morning, they shall take the place of the Litany, and be followed 
hy the sermon ; if in the evening, they shall be followed by a sermon or a 
short address. 

The italic type indicates the responses of the congregation. 

Some of the hymns have been arranged to be sung antiphonally by the 
Minister, the choir, and the congregation. Should this be, found impracti- 
cable, these hymns may be sung by all.] 

THE FIEST SUNDAY IX ADVENT. 

7s & 63. Tune 151. 

All. — Hail to the Lord's anointed ! 

Great David's greater Son ! 

Hail, in the time appointed, 

His reign on earth begun ! 

He comes to break oppression, 

To set the captive free ; 
To take away transgression, 
And rule in equity. 

Choir. — He comes with succor speedy 

To those who suffer wrong ; 
To help the poor and needy, 

And bid the weak be strong ; 
To give them songs for sighing, 

Their darkness turn to light, 
Whose souls, condemned and dying, 

Were precious in his sight. 

All. — O'er every foe victorious, 

He on his throne shall rest; 
From age to age more glorious, 

All blessing and all blest : 
The tide of time shall never 

His covenant remove : 
His name shall stand forever, 
That name to us is Love. 
35 



36 LITURGICAL SERVICES. 

Sing, O heaven, and be joyful, O earth, for the glory of the 
Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together ; for 
the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it ! 

Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion ; shout, O daughter of 
Jerusalem ; behold thy King cometh unto thee : He is just 
and having salvation ! 

Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he hath visited and re- 
deemed his people ; and hath raised up a horn of salvation for us 
in the house of his servant David : 

As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have 
been since the world began : 

That we should be saved from our enemies and from the hand 
of all that hate us : 

To perform the mercy promised unto the fathers, and to 
remember his holy covenant : 

That he would grant unto us that we, being delivered from the 
hand of our enemies, might serve him without fear, in holiness and 
righteousness before him, all the days of our life. 

L. M. * Tune 22. 

Minister. — Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates, 
Behold the King of glory waits ; 
The King of kings is drawing near, 
The Saviour of the world is here. 

Choir. — The Lord is just, a helper tried, 
Mercy is ever at his side ; 
His kingly crown is holiness, 
His sceptre, pity in distress. 

All. — blest the land, the city blest, 

Where Christ the ruler is confessed : 
happy hearts and happy homes, 
To whom this King of triumph comes. 

Behold, his tabernacle shall be with men ; yea, he will be 
their God, and they shall be his people. 

The voice of the herald cries : Prepare ye the way of the 
Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. 

7s & 6s. Tune 151. 

Choir. — Oh, how shall I receive thee, 

How greet thee, Lord, aright ? 
All nations long to see thee, 
My hope, my heart's delight ! 
All. — kindle, Lord, most holy, 

Thy lamp within my breast, 
To do in spirit lowly 

All that may please thee best. 



ADVENT. 37 

Thy Zion palms is strewing. 

And branches fresh and fair ; 
My heart, its powers renewing, 

An anthem shall prepare; 
My soul puts off its sadness, 

Thy glories to proclaim ; 
With all her strength and gladness 

She fain would serve thy name. 

Justice and judgment are the habitation of Thy throne, O 
God : mercy and truth shall go before thy face. 

Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound. They shall 
ivalk, Lord, in the light of thy countenance. 

A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax 
shall he not quench ; he shall bring forth judgment unto truth. 

Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong and fear 
not. Behold your God will come and save you. 

He shall feed his flock like a shepherd. He shall gather the 
lambs with his arm and carry them in his bosom. 

S. M. Tune 595. 

Saviour of our race, 

Welcome indeed thou art, 
Blessed Redeemer, fount of grace, 

To this my longing heart ! 

Therefore, rejoice in God, your Saviour ! For he that is 
mighty, hath done great things, and holy is his name. 

Through the tender mercy of our God, the Day-spring from on 
high hath visited us, to give light to them that sit in darkness and 
in the shadow of death, to guide our feet in the way of peace. 

^[ Here the children shall sing the Hosanna, or some other appropriate 
anthem ; after which the congregation shall sing : 
8s & 7s. ^ Tune 167. 

Hail, thou long expected Jesus, 

Born to set thy people free ; 
From our fears and sins release us, 

Let us find our rest in thee. 
Israel's strength and consolation, 
Hope of all the earth thou art ; 
Dear desire of every nation, 
Joy of every longing heart. 

Born thy people to deliver, 

Born a Child, and yet a King, 
Born to reign in us forever, 

Now thy gracious kingdom bring. 
By thine own eternal Spirit, 

Rule in all our hearts alone ; 
By thine all-sufficient merit, 

Raise us to thy glorious throne. 



38 LITURGICAL SERVICES. 

Blessed be thou that dwellest between the cherubim, and 
graciously regardest them of low estate! Praise the Lord, 
for he is good, and his mercy endureth for ever. 

His mercy endureth for ever ! 

Grace be with you, and peace from God our Father, and 
from the Lord Jesus Christ. 

The God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal 
glory by Christ Jesus, make us perfect, stablish, strengthen, 
settle us ! 

To him be glory and power > from everlasting to everlasting : 
Amen. 

8s, 7s & 4s. Tune 585 . 

All. — Praise to thee, Lord, we render, 
For thy love in Jesus shown ; 
May that love, so strong and tender, 
Bind us fast to him alone ; 
Choir. — Now and ever, 
All. — Now and ever, 

Gather us among thine own. 



THE SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT. 

S. M. Tune 582. 

All. — And will the judge descend ? 
And must the dead arise, 
And not a single soul escape 
His all-discerning eyes ? 

How will my heart endure 
The terrors of that day, 
When earth and heaven before his face, 
Astonished, shrink away? 
S. M. Tune 595. 

Minister. — But ere the trumpet shakes 
The mansions of the dead, 
Hark ! from the gospel's cheering sound, 
What joyful tidings spread ! 

Choir. — Ye sinners, seek his grace 

Whose wrath ye cannot bear ; 
Fly to the shelter of his cross, 
And find salvation there. 

I believe in the name of the only begotten Son of God, by 
whom are all things, and we through him : 

I believe that he was made flesh, and dwelt among us ; and 
took on him the form of a servant : By the overshadowing of 



SECOND ADVENT. 39 

the Holy Ghost, was conceived of the Virgin Mary ; as the 
children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself like- 
wise took part of the same ; was born of a woman : and being 
found in fashion as a man, was tempted in all points like as 
we are, yet without sin. 

For he is the Lord, the messenger of the covenant, whom 
we delight in. The Lord and his Spirit have sent him to pro- 
claim the acceptable year of the Lord : he spoke that which 
he did know, and testified that which he had seen : as many 
as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons 
of God. 

This I most certainly believe. 

8s, 6s & 8s. Tune 79. 

God, mine inmost soul convert, 
And deeply on my thoughtful heart 
Eternal things impress ; 
Give me to feel their solemn weight, 
To tremble on the brink of fate, 
And to awake to righteousness. 

Before me place in dread array 
The pomp of that tremendous day, 
When thou with clouds shalt come, 
To judge the nations at thy bar : 
And tell me, Lord, shall I be there, 
To meet from thee a joyful doom? 

For the Lord will descend from heaven with a shout, with 
the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God, to 
judge both the quick and the dead. 

For the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the 
graves shall hear his voice, and shall come forth to judgment. 

Then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory, and all the 
holy angels with him, and before him shall be gathered all 
nations. 

This I most certainly believe. 

But who may abide the day of his coming ? And who shall 
stand when he appeareth ? 

L. M. Tune 22. 

Jesus, thy blood and righteousness 
My beauty are, my glorious dress ; 
'Midst naming worlds, in these arrayed, 
With joy shall I lift up my head. 

Bold shall I stand in thy great day, 
For who aught to my charge shall lay? 
Fully through these absolved I am 
From sin and fear, from guilt and shame. 



40 LITURGICAL SERVICES. 

Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, 
and is to come. 

Behold, the Lord God will come with strong hand, and his 
arm shall rule for him : behold, his reward is with him, and 
his work before him. 

8s, 7s & 4s. Tune 585. 

Minister. — Lo, he cometh ! countless trumpets 
Christ's appearance usher in : 
Choir. — 'Midst ten thousand saints and angels, 
See our Judge and Saviour shine : 
All. — Hallelujah ! 

Welcome, welcome, Lamb once slain ! 

For since by man came death, by man came also the resur- 
rection of the dead. 

For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made 
alive. Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered 
up the kingdom to God, even the Father ; when he shall have 
put down all rule, and all authority, and power. For he must 
reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. And when 
all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall God be all in 
all. 

This I most certainly believe. 

6s, 7s & 6s. Tdne 146. 

Minister. — The Spirit and the bride 

" come !" are now entreating : 
Choir. — Let all who hear their voice 

" come !" be loud repeating. 
All. — Amen, Lord Jesus, come ! 

We wait in faith for thee ; 
Soon, we implore thee, come, 
Thy glory let us see. 

By thy atoning death, 
By thy rest in the grave, 
By thy glorious resurrection and ascension, 
By thy sitting at the right hand of God, 
By thy sending the Holy Ghost, 
By thy prevailing intercession, 
By the holy sacraments, 
By thy divine presence, 

By thy coming again to thy church on earth, or our being 
called home to thee, 

Bless and comfort us, gracious Lord and God. 

7s k 6s. Tune 151. 

Choir. — Rejoice, rejoice, believers, 

And let your lights appear; 



CHRISTMAS DAY. 41 

The evening is advancing, 

And darker night is near : 
The bridegroom is arising, 

And soon he will draw nigh : 
Up, pray, and watch, and wrestle, 

At midnight comes the cry. 

All. — Our hope and expectation, 

Jesus, now appear; 
Arise, thou sun so longed for, 

O'er this benighted sphere. 
With hearts and hands uplifted, 

We plead, Lord, to see 
The day of earth's redemption, 

And ever be with thee. 

Xow the very God of peace sanctify you wholly ; and I pray 
God your whole spirit, and soul, and body, be preserved 
blameless unto the corning of our Lord Jesus Christ. 
Amen. 
8s, 7s & 4s. Tune 585. 

Jesus comes on clouds triumphant, 

When the heavens shall pass away ; 
Jesus comes again in glory; 
Let us then our homage pay, 

Hallelujah ! ever singing, 
Till the dawn of endless day. 
r On the Third and Fourth Sunday in Advent the same Service may be 
used as on the First Sunday. See page 35. 



CHRISTMAS DAY. 
C. M. Tune 593. 

Joy to the world, the Lord is come; 

Let earth receive her King : 
Let every heart prepare him room, 
And heaven and nature sing. 

Joy to the earth, the Saviour reigns , 

Let men their songs employ: 
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains 

Repeat the sounding joy. 

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with 
God. and the Word was God. 

All things were made by him, and without him was not anything 
made that was made. 

Holy, holy, holy is God the Lord, the Almighty, who was, 
and is, and is to come. 

And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt amongst us, and they 



42 LITURGICAL SERVICES. 

that were his beheld his glory, the glory as of the Only Begotten 
of the Father, full of grace and truth. 

For the law was given by Moses, 

But grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. 

No man hath seen God at any time ; 

The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, he 
hath declared him. 

• In him was life, and the life was the light of men. He was 
in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world 
knew him not. He came unto his own, and his own re- 
ceived him not. But as many as received him, to them gave 
he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe 
on his name : which were born, not of blood, nor of the will 
of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. 

He is before all things, and by him all things consist. He up- 
holdeth all things by the word of his power, being the brightness of 
God's glory, and the express image of his person. 

S. M. Tune 595. 

Saviour of our race, 

Welcome indeed thou art, 
Blessed Redeemer, fount of grace, 

To this my longing heart. 
Light of the world, abide 

Through faith within my heart : 
Leave me to seek no other guide, 

Nor e'er from thee depart. 
Thou art the life, Lord ! 

Sole light of life Thou art ! 
Let not thy glorious rays be poured 

In vain on my dark heart. 

fl Then shall all unite in the Gloria in Excelsis. 

Glory be to God on high, and on earth peace, good will 
toward men. 

We praise thee, we bless thee, we worship thee, we glorify 
thee, we give thanks to thee for thy great glory. 

O Lord God, heavenly king, God the Father Almighty : O 
Lord, the Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ ; O Lord God, Lamb 
of God, Son of the Father, that takest away the sins of the 
world, have mercy upon us. 

Thou that takest away the sins of the world, receive our 
prayer. 

Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father, have 
mercy upon us. 

For thou only art holv ; thou only art the Lord ; 

Thou only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost, art most high in 
the glory of God the Father. Amen. , 



CHRISTMAS DAY. 43 

lis. Tune 39. 

Choir. — Come hither, ye faithful, triumphantly sing ; 

Come see in the manger the angels' dread King ! 

To Bethlehem hasten, with joyful accord; 

come ye, come hither, to worship the Lord ! 

All — True Son of the Father, he comes from the skies ; 
To be born of a virgin he doth not despise : 
To Bethlehem hasteu, with joyful accord; 
come ye, come hither, to worship the Lord ! 

To thee, then, Jesus, this day of thy birth, 
Be glory and honor through heaven and earth. 
True Godhead incarnate, omnipotent Word ! 
come, let us hasten to worship the Lord ! 

Glory be to thee, Lord God our Father, 

Thou Father of mercies, and God of all comfort, 

In that thou hast chosen us in Jesus Christ, our Lord, before 
the foundation of the world. 

Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, 
that we should be called the sons of God. 

Thou hast blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly 
places in Christ. 

Thou hast delivered us from the power of darkness, and hast 
translated us into the kingdom of thy dear Son. 

In him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; 
he is the true God, and eternal life. 

By himself hath he reconciled all things unto himself, whether 
they be things on earth, or things in heaven. 

O thou, who art the one God and Father of all, and who 
hast adopted us as children in Jesus Christ, thy Son, in whom 
we have redemption, even the forgiveness of our sins, quicken 
us, we beseech thee, who have been dead in trespasses and sins. 

For the sake of the great love wherewith thou hast loved us, 
make us to live in Christ our Lord. 

O Immanuel, thou Saviour of the world, 

Manifest thyself to us. 

By thy holy incarnation, 

By thy human birth, 

By thy pure and gracious childhood, 

By thy obedience and diligence, 

By thy humility, meekness and patience, 

By thy extreme poverty, 

By thy griefs and sorrows, 

By thy prayers and tears, 

By thy having been despised and rejected, 



44 LITURGICAL SERVICES. 

By thy cross and passion, 

By thy death and burial, 

By thy glorious resurrection and ascension, 

Help us and save us. 

May we all, beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, 
be changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as 
by the Spirit of the Lord. 

lis. Tune 39. 

To God our Immanuel, made flesh as we are, 
Our friend, our redeemer, and brother most dear, 
Be honor and glory : let with one accord 
All people say, Amen ! Give praise to the Lord. 



EPIPHANY. 

^ The following Service may likewise be used at a Mission Festival. 

Lord, have mercy upon us. 
Christ, have mercy upon us. 
Lord, have mercy upon us. 
Christ, hear us. 
Lord God, our Father who art in heaven, 
Hallowed be thy name ; thy kingdom come; thy will be done 
in earthy as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and 
forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against 
us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: for 
thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and 
ever : Amen. 

Lord God, Son, thou Saviour of the world, 
Be gracious unto us. 
Lord God, Holy Ghost, 
Abide with us for ever. 
7s. Tune 205. 

From the vast and veiled throng, 

Round the Father's heavenly throne, 
Swells the everlasting song : 

Glory be to God alone ! 
Hound Immanuel's cross of pain 

Mortal men, in tribes unknown, 
Sing to him who once was slain : 
Glory be to God alone ! 

Blend, ye raptured songs, in one, 
Men redeemed, your Father own ; 

Angels, worship ye the Son : 
Glory be to God alone ! 



EPIPHANY. 45 

Spirit, 'tis within thy light, 

Streaming far from cross and throne, 

Earth and heaven their songs unite : 
Glory be to God alone ! 

When lie hath made his soul an offering for sin, he shall 
see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the 
Lord shall prosper in his hand. 

He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied : 
by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many ; 
for he shall bear their iniquities. 

Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and 
he -shall divide the spoil with the strong : because he hath 
poured out his soul unto death. 

This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that 
Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. 

Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given 
him a name which is above every name ; that at the name 
of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and 
things in earth, and things under the earth ; and that every 
tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory 
of God the Father. 

7s & 6s. Tune 151. 

Arabia's desert ranger 

To him shall bow the knee ; 
The Ethiopian stranger 

His glory come to see : 
With offerings of devotion 

Ships from the isles shall meet, 
To pour the wealth of ocean 

In tribute at his feet. 

Kings shall fall down before him, 

And gold and incense bring ; 
All nations shall adore him, 

His praise all people sing : 
For he shall have dominion 

O'er river, sea and shore, 
Far as the eagle's pinion, 

Or dove's light wing, can soar. 

How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel 
of peace and bring glad tidings of good things. 

Their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the 
end of the earth. 

The Lord gave the word : 

Great teas the company of those that published it. 



46 LITURGICAL SERVICES. 

Lift up your eyes, and look upon the fields, for they are 
white already to harvest. 

The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few. 

Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest that he would 
send forth laborers into his harvest. 

Thus saith the Lord, I have set watchmen upon thy walls, 
Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night : ye 
that make mention of the Lord, keep not silence. 

Lift up thine eyes round about, and see : all they gather 
themselves together, they come to thee : thy sons shall come 
from far, and thy daughters shall be nursed at thy side. Then 
thou shalt see, and flow together, and thine heart shall fear, and 
be enlarged ; because the abundance of the sea shall be con- 
verted unto thee, the forces of the Gentiles shall come unto 
thee. 

Surely the isles shall wait for me, saith the Lord of Sabaoth, 
and the ships of Tarshish first, to bring thy sons from far, 
their silver and their gold with them, unto the name of the 
Lord thy God, and to the Holy One of Israel, because he hath 
glorified thee. 

7s. Tune 11. 

Hark, the distant isles proclaim 
Glory to Messiah's name ,• 
Hymns of praise, unheard before, 
Echo from the farthest shore. 

Hearts, that once were taught to own 
Idol gods of wood and stone, 
Now to light and life restored, 
Honor Jesus as their Lord. 

Behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross dark- 
ness the people : but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his 
glory shall be seen upon thee. 

And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the 
brightness of thy rising. 

Arise, shine ; for thy light is come, and the glory of the 
Lord is risen upon thee. 

8s, 7s & 4s. m Tune 585. 

Yes, we trust the day is breaking, 

Joyful times are near at hand, 
God, the mighty God, is speaking 
By his word, in every land. 

Mark his progress, 
Darkness flies at his command. 

While the foe becomes more daring, 
While he " enters like a flood,'' 



EPIPHANY. 47 

God the Saviour is preparing 

Means to spread his truth abroad ; 

Every language 
Soon shall tell the love of God. 

Hear us, gracious Lord and God : 

And bless our and all other Christian congregations gathered 
from among the heathen ; keep them as the apple of thine eye. 
Let them be a light unto them which sit in darkness and in 
the region and shadow of death. 

Have mercy on thine ancient covenant-people ; deliver them 
from their blindness. 

Oh that Ishmael might live before thee ! 
S. M. Tune 595. 

Send thou thy servants forth, 
To call the Hebrews home ; 
From west and east, and south and north, 
Let all the wanderers come. 

"With Israel's myriads sealed, 

Let all the nations meet ; 
And show thy mystery fulfilled, 

Thy family complete. 

r The Minister and the entire congregation, all standing, shall pray : 

Thou light and desire of all nations, 
Watch over thy messengers both by land and sea; 
Accompany the word of their testimony concerning thy atone- 
ment with demonstration of the Spirit and of power, 

8s, 7s & 4s. Tune 585. 

"Who but thou, almighty Spirit, 

Can the heathen world reclaim ? 

Men may preach, but till thou favor, 

Heathens still will be the same : 

Mighty Spirit, 
Witness to the Saviour's name. 

Thou knowest where they dwell, and wherein they labor; and 
that they are keeping the word of thy patience. 

In the hour of temptation do thou keep them; and let* thy holy 
name be named upon them : preserve them in times of danger and 
distress. 

Let them find comfort in the fellowship and intercessions of the 
churches which have sent them forth in obedience to thy call. 

May the fire of thy love awaken and preserve amongst us the 
spirit of the great cloud of witnesses, who loved not their life unto 
the death. 

Bless us all, both them and us, and make of us a blessing. 
Amen. 



48 LITURGICAL SERVICES. 

8s, 7s & 4s. Tune 585. 

When exposed to fearful dangers, 

Jesus will his own defend ; 
Borne afar 'mid foes and strangers, 
Jesus will appear your friend 

And his presence 
Shall be with you to the end. 

Behold, a great multitude, which no man can number, of all 
nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, who are before 
the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, 
and palms in their hands, saying, Salvation to our God which 
sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb. 

Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and, thanksgiving, and honor, 
and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen. 



THE SEASON OF LENT. 

O Thou Lamb of God, which takest away the sin of the 
world, 

Give unto us thy peace. 

Lord God, our Father in heaven, thou hast manifested 
thy great love toward us, because that thou hast sent thy Son 
into the world to be the propitiation for our sins. 

We give thee thanks, that thou hast made us meet to be 
partakers of the inheritance of saints in light, having delivered 
us from the power of darkness, and translated us into the king- 
dom of thy dear Son : 

In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgive- 
ness of sins. 

L. M. Tune 22. 

Choir. — Give to our God immortal praise; 

Mercy and truth are all his ways : 

Wonders of grace to God belong, 

Kepeat his mercies in your song. 

All. — He sent his Son with power to save 

From guilt, from darkness, and the grave : 
"Wonders of grace to God belong, 
Repeat his mercies in your song. 

Lord God, Son, thou Saviour of the world, forasmuch as the 
children are partakers of flesh and blood, thou didst also thyself 
likewise take part of the same, that through death thou might- 
est destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil. 

Thou wast in all things made like unto thy brethren, that 
thou mightest be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things 



THE SEASON OF LENT. 49 

pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the 
people. 

Thou wast despised and rejected of men ; a man of sorrows 
and acquainted with grief. Thou wast wounded for our trans- 
gressions ; thou wast bruised for our iniquities ; 

The chastisement of our peace icas upon thee; and with thy 
stripes are we healed. 

l.M. Tune 22. 

Maker of all things, Lord our God, 
Now veiled in feeble flesh and blood, 
To reconcile and set us free 
From endless woe and misery ; 

What heights, what depths of love divine 
In thy blest incarnation shine ! 
Let heaven and earth unite their lays, 
To magnify thy boundless grace. 

Lord God, Holy Ghost, thou didst descend and abide upon 
him ; thou didst anoint him to preach the gospel to the poor ; 
to heal the broken-hearted; to preach deliverance to the 
captives, and recovering of sight to the blind ; to set at liberty 
tli em that are bruised ; to proclaim the acceptable year of the 
Lord. 

In him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily. 

7s. Tuxe 581. 

Choir. — Now with angels round the throne, 
Cherubim and seraphim, 
And the church which still is one, 
Let us swell the solemn hymn : 
Glory to the great I am ! 
Glory to the slaughtered Lamb ! 

All. — Blessing, honor, glory, might, 
And dominion infinite, 
To the Father of our Lord, 
To the Spirit and the Word; 
As it was all worlds before, 
Is, and shall be evermore. 

From the sin of unbelief, 
From all defilement of the flesh and spirit, 
From all self-righteousness, 
From every neglect of our duty, 
From ingratitude and selfishness, 
From lukewarmness, 

From all indifference to thy meritorious life and death, 
Deliver us, gracious Lord and God. 



50 LITURGICAL SERVICES. 

7 s & 6s. Tune 151. 

What language shal 1 I borrow 

To thank thee, dearest friend, 
For all thy dying sorrow, 

Thy pity without end ! 
Oh, should I leave thee ever, 

Then do not thou leave me : 
Lord, let me never, never, 

Outlive my love to thee. 

By thy holy incarnation and birth ; thine early exile ; thy 
pure and blameless childhood; thy willing obedience; thy 
humility, meekness and patience; thy faithfulness in thine 
earthly calling ; thy perfect life before God and man, 

Help us, Christ, to dedicate both soul and body to thy service. 
Thy tears and agony, thy crown of thorns and cross, 

Lead us to repentance for our sins. 
By thy willing sacrifice of thyself even unto death, 
Make known to us the mystery of thy love, 
10s & 7s. Tune 185. 

Lamb of God, thou shalt remain for ever 
Of our songs the only theme ; 
Eor thy boundless love, thy grace and favor, 
We will praise thy saving name : 
That for our transgressions thou wast wounded, 
Shall by us in nobler strains be sounded, 
When we, perfected in love, 
Once shall join the church above. 

Into thine open arms stretched out upon the cross, 
Receive us all. 



In the cross of Christ I glory, 

Towering o'er the wrecks of time ; 
All the light of sacred story 

Gathers round its head sublime. 
When the woes of life o'ertake me, 

Hopes deceive, and fears annoy, 
Never shall the cross forsake me ; 

Lo, it glows with peace and joy. 

When the sun of bliss is beaming 

Light and love upon my way, 
Erom the cross the radiance streaming 

Adds more lustre to the day. 
Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure, 

By the cross are sanctified : 
Peace is there, that knows no measure, 

Joys that through all time abide. * 



Tune 167. 



EASTER. 51 

By all thy sacred wounds and precious blood, 
By thine innocent suffering and dying, 
By thy rest in the grave, 
By thy glorious resurrection and ascension, 
Bless us and save us, Christ, our Redeemer. 

C. M. Tune 14. 

There is a fountain filled with blood, 

Drawn from Ininianuel's veins ; 
And sinners, plunged beneath that flood, 
Lose all their guilty stains. 

Fulfill in us thy prayer that all who love thee may be one, 
as thou art in the Father, and the Father in thee. 
Hear us and help, us, gracious Saviour. 
Thou hast declared unto us the Father's name, that the love 
wherewith he hath loved thee may be in us, 
And thou in us. 
Christ, and Him Crucified, 
Remain our confession of faith. 

Tune 519. 
Minister. — Most Holy Lord and God, 
Holy, Almighty God, 
Choir. — Holy and most merciful Saviour, 
Thou eternal God ! 
All. — Grant that we may never 

Lose the comforts of thy death : 
Have mercy, Lord. 

<|[ In place of this hymn, may be sung the following : 

C. M. Tune 593. 

Thou art the way, the truth, the life : 

Grant us that way to know ; 
That truth to keep : that life to win, 
Whose joys eternal flow. 



EASTER. 



7s & 6s. Tune 151. 

Choir. — The day of resurrection, 

Earth, tell it out abroad : 
The passover of gladness, 
The passover of God. 
All. — From death to life eternal, 
From earth unto the sky, 
Our Christ hath brought us over, 
With hymns of victory. 



52 LITURGICAL SERVICES. 

Our hearts be pure from evil, 

That we may see aright 
The Lord in rays eternal 

Of resurrection-light; 
And, listening to his accents, 

May hear, so calm and plain, 
His own, "All hail V and, hearing, 

May raise the victor-strain. 

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 
who, according to his abundant mercy, hath begotten us again 
unto a lively hope, by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from 
the dead ; — unto an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, 
and that fadeth not away, reserved for us in heaven. 

# Blessing, and honor, and glory, and 'power, be unto Mm. that 
sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb, for ever and ever. 
He was delivered for our offences : 
And was raised again for our justification. 
Who shall lay anything to the charge of God's elect ? 
It is God that justifieth. 
Who is he that condemneth ? 

It is Christ that died; yea rather, that is risen again; who is 
even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. 
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ ? Shall tri- 
bulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, 
or peril, or sword ? 

Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors, through 
him that loved us. 

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, 
nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things 
to come, 

Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to 
separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus, our 
Lord. 

8s & 7s. Tune 167. 

Choir. — Hallelujah! hallelujah! 

Hearts to heaven and voices raise ; 
Sing to God a hymn of gladness, 
Sing to God a hymn of praise; 
Minister. — He, who on the cross a victim 

For the world's salvation bled, 
Jesus Christ, the King of glory, 
Now is risen from the dead. 
All. — Christ is risen, Christ the first-fruits 
Of the holy harvest field, 
Which will all its full abundance 
At his second coming yield ; 



EASTER. 53 

Then the golden ears of harvest 
Will their heads before him wave, 

Ripened by his glorious sunshine 
From the furrows of the grave. 

If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are 
above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set 
your affections on things above, and not on things on the earth. 

Like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the 
Father, even so let us walk in newness of life. 

For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to 
himself; for whether we live, we live unto the Lord, and 
whether we die, we die unto the Lord ; 

Whether we live, therefore, or die, we are the Lord's : for to this 
end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord 
both of the dead and living. 

As we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also 
bear the image of the heavenly. 

For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal 
must put on immortality. 

It is sown in corruption, 

Lt is raised in incorruption : 

It is sown in dishonor, 

Lt is raised in glory : 

It is sown in weakness, 

Lt is raised in power: 

It is sown a natural body, 

Lt is raised a spiritual body. 

Brethren, I would not have you to be ignorant concerning 
them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others 
which have no hope. 

For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them 
also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 

7s, Ss & 7s. Tune 83. 

Choir. — What now sickens, mourns, and sighs, 
Christ with him in glory bringeth; 
Earthly is the seed and dies, 

Heavenly from the grave it springeth : 
Xatural is the death we die, 
Spiritual our life on high. 

All. — Saviour, draw away our heart 

Xow from pleasures base and hollow, 

Let us there with thee have part, 
Here on earth thy footsteps follow; 

Fix our heart beyond the skies, 

Whither we ourselves would rise. 

r Instead of this, the following hymn may be sung: 
E 



54 LITURGICAL SERVICES. 

8s, 6s & 8s. Tune 79. 

Choir. — Children of God, look up and see 

Your Saviour, clothed with majesty, 

Triumphant o'er the tomb : 
Cease, cease to grieve, cast off your fears, 
In heaven your mansions he prepares, 
And soon will come to take you home. 

All. — His church is still his joy and crown, 
He looks with love and pity down 

On her he did redeem : 
The members of that church he knows, 
He shares their joys and feels their woes, 
And they shall ever reign with him. 

Glory be to him who is the resurrection and the life, even 
Jesus Christ our Lord ; — the faithful and the true witness, the 
first-born from among the dead, the prince of the kings of the 
earth. For the kingdoms of this world shall become the king- 
doms of our Lord and of his Christ : 

And he shall reign forever and ever, King of kings and Lord 
of lords. 

Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead 
our Lord Jesus Christ, that great shepherd of the sheep, 
through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you per- 
fect in every good work to do his will, working in you that 
which is well-pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ : 

To whom be glory for ever and ever : Amen. 



WHIT-SUNDAY. 

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth ! Sing his 
praise in the congregation of the saints, for he hath done mar- 
vellous things ! 

Who can utter the mighty acts of the Lord ! Who can show 
forth his praise ! 

7s. Tune 205. 

All. — Hail the joyful day's return, 
Hail the Pentacostal morn, 
Morn when our ascended Head 
On his church the Spirit shed. 
Choib. — Like to cloven tongues of flame, 
On the twelve the Spirit came ; 
Tongues, that earth may hear the call ; 
Fire, that love may burn in all. 



WHIT-SUNDAY. 55 

6s, 7s & 6s. Tune 146. 

All praise and thanks to God, 
The Father, now be given j 
The Son, and Him who reigns 
With them in highest heaven ; 
The one eternal God, 
Whom heaven and earth adore : 
For thus it was, is now, 
And shall be evermore. 

Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour 
down righteousness ! Let the earth open, and let them bring 
forth salvation ; and let righteousness spring up together. 

Thou, Lord, hast created it : Hallelujah / 

O God, when thou wentest forth before thy people, when 
thou didst march through the wilderness, the earth shook, the 
heavens also dropped, even Sinai itself was moved at the pre- 
sence of God, the God of Israel. 

But now T , O God, thou dost send a gracious rain, and dost 
confirm thine inheritance that is weary. Thou hast prepared 
of thy goodness for the poor. 

The heavens shall praise thy ivonders, Lord; thy faithfulness 
also in the congregation of the saints. Let us praise the Lord ! 

8s & 7s. Tune 167. 

Minister. — From that height which knows no measure 
As a gracious shower descend, 
Choir. — Bringing down the richest treasure 
Man can wish or God can send. 
All. — Author of the new creation ! 

Come with unction and with power; 
Make our hearts thy habitation ; 
On our souls thy graces shower. 

Thus saith the Lord : And it shall come to pass that I will 
pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, that whosoever shall call 
upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. 

And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the in- 
habitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and supplications; 
and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and 
they shall mourn for him as one mourneth for his only son. 
8s & 7s. Tune 167. 

All. — Come, thou witness of his dying, 
Come, remembrancer divine ! 
Let us feel thy power, applying 

Christ to every soul and mine ; 
Let us groan thine inward groaning, 

Look on him we pierced, and grieve ; 
All receive the grace atoning, 
All the sprinkled blood receive. 



56 LITURGICAL SERVICES. 

Choir. — Hath the Holy Ghost been holden 
By those ancient saints alone ? 
Only may the ages olden 

Call the Comforter their own? 
All. — Wonders we may not inherit, 

Signs and tongues we may not crave, 
Yet we still receive the Spirit, 
Still the Comforter we have. 

John truly baptized with water ; but ye shall be baptized 
with the Holy Ghost. 

Except we are born of water and of the Spirit, we cannot see the 
kingdom of God. 

And Christ said : It is expedient for you that I go away : 
for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you ; 
but if I depart, I will send him unto you. 

C. M. D. Tune 590. 

Choir. — The Spirit came into the church 
With his unfailing power ; 
He is the living heart that beats 
Within her at this hour. 
All. — Most tender Spirit, mighty God, 
Sweet must thy presence be, 
If loss of Jesus can be gain, 
So long as we have thee. 

And now hath the Father sent the Comforter, even the 
Spirit of truth, to convince the world of sin, and of righteous- 
ness, and of judgment. 

Ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the 
Spirit of God dwell in you. 

If we have not the Spirit of Christ, we are none of his. 

If Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the 
Spirit is life because of righteousness. 

And if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead 
dwell in us, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also 
quicken our mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwellelh in us. And 
hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath 
given us. 

He that soweth to the Spirit, shall of the Spirit reap life 
everlasting. 

7s & 6s. Tune 151. 

Order our path in all things 

According to thy mind, 
And when this life is over, 

And all must be resigned, 



WHIT-SUNDAY. 57 

With calm and fearless spirit 

grant us then to die, 
And after death inherit 

Eternal life on high. 

Glory be unto the Holy Ghost, our teacher, guide, and com- 
forter, who proceedeth from the Father, and whom our Lord 
Jesus Christ sent, that he should abide with us forever. 

Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, who callest us 
by the gospel, enlightenest us by thy gifts, sanctifiest and preserv- 
est us in the true faith, our tongues shall praise thee, and our lips 
shall declare thy glory. 

O thou most gracious Comforter, who helpest our infirmities, 
and makest intercession for us with groanings which cannot 
be uttered, we worship thee with grateful hearts. 

For thou dost comfort us, as a mother doth comfort her children. 

8s & 7s. Tune 167. 

Finish then thy new creation, 

Pure and spotless let us be; 
Let us see thy great salvation, 

Perfectly restored in thee, 
Changed from glory into glory 

Till in heaven we take our place, 
Till we cast our crowns before thee, 

Lost in wonder, love, and praise. 

Thou bestowest diversities of gifts, and workest all in all, 
dividing unto every man severally as thou wilt. 

Thou sheddest abroad in our hearts the love of God; and 
makest our bodies thy holy temple. 

Thou takest away the stony heart, and givest us an heart of 
flesh, that we may walk in the Lord's statutes and keep his 
ordinances. 

Thou bearest witness with our spirit that we are children of 
God; and teachest us to cry, Abba, Father. 

O Spirit of grace, direct our hearts into the love of God, and 
into the patient waiting for Christ; and grant unto us an 
unction from the Holy One. 

Establish thou us in the faith, that we may abound therein with 
thanksgiving ; and seal our hearts unto the day of redemption. 

To thee be glory, with the Father, and with the Son, 

In the church u/hich is by Christ Jesus; the holy, universal 
christian church, in the communion of saints, at all times, and 
from eternity to eternity : Amen. 

7s. . Tune 205. 

Thou, who didst our fathers guide, 
With their children still abide ; 



58 



LITURGICAL SERVICES. 

Grant us pardon, grant us peace, 
Till our earthly wanderings cease. 
To the Father praises sing, 
Praise to Christ, our risen King, 
Praise to thee, the Lord of love, 
Blessed Spirit, holy clove. 



TKINITY SUNDAY. 

Tune 205. 
Meet and right it is to sing, 
At all times in every place, 
Glory to our heavenly King, 
To the God of truth and grace ; 
Join we, then, in sweet accord, 
All in one thanksgiving join : 
Holy, holy, holy Lord ! 
Never-ceasing praise be thine. 

Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God of hosts ! The whole 
earth is full of his glory ! 

No man hath seen God at any time ; the only-begotten Son, 
which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him. 

Lord, thou Triune God ! of thee, through thee, and to thee, 
are all things. Thou dwellest between the cherubim; yet thou 
graciously regardest them of low estate : in mercy hear our prayer. 

Lord, Lord God! great in counsel, and mighty in deed; 
whose eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men ; we 
poor sinners come before thee, trusting, not in our own righteous- 
ness, but solely in thy great mercy. 

Lord, God ! comfort us ; lift up the light of thy countenance 
upon us, and we shall be saved : 

Amen ! Amen ! Amen ! 

Lord God, our Father, which art in heaven, 
Hallowed be thy name ; thy kingdom come ; thy will be done in 
earth, as it is in heaven ; give us this day our daily bread ; and 
forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against 
us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil ; for 
thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory, for ever and 
ever: Amen. 

Lord God, Son, thou Saviour of the world, 

Be gracious unto us. 

Lord God, Holy Ghost, 

Abide with us forever. 



TRINITY SUNDAY 59 

7s. Tune 581. 

Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, 

One in Three, and Three in One, 
As by the celestial host, 

Let thy will on earth be done ; 
Praise by all to thee be given, 
Glorious Lord of earth and heaven. 

Holy Father ! glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glo- 
rify thee : as thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he 
should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. 

And this is life eternal, that they might know thee, the 
only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. 

We pray not that thou shouldest take us out of the world, 
but that thou shouldest keep us from the evil. Sanctify us 
through thy truth : thy word is truth. 

Thou God of all grace, the true Father of all thy children 
both in heaven and on earth, do thou, while we are in this 
world, make us perfect, stablish, strengthen us. 

By thy Spirit strengthen us in the inner man, and grant 
that Christ may dwell in our hearts by faith, and that we may 
be rooted and grounded in him through love ; so that we may 
be with him where he is, and behold his glory, which thou 
hast given him. 

Hear us, gracious Lord and God. 

L. M. Tune Te Deum. 

Father of heaven ! whose love profound 
A ransom for our souls hath found, 
Before thy throne we sinners bend ; 
To us thy pardoning love extend : Amen. 

Faithful is he that hath called you, who also will do it. 

Amen! Amen! Amen! 

Lord God Sox, thou Saviour of the world ! Thou eternal 
Word, by whom, and for whom, all things were made ! Thou 
didst become flesh for our sakes, that whosoever believeth on 
thee should not perish, but have everlasting life. 

Grant us to behold thy glory, the glory of the only-begotten 
Son of the Father, full of grace and truth. 

O Jesus Christ, our Saviour ! who art true God and true 
man ; thou art the light of the world. Teach us to walk in 
thy light. 

Thou hast words of eternal life ! Feed our souls unto life 
everlasting. Xo man cometh unto the Father but by thee. 
Teach us, therefore, to know the Father. 

And as thou hast gone to the Father, do thou send to our 
hearts the Comforter, the Holy Ghost, that he may reveal 



60 LITURGICAL SERVICES. 

thee unto us as the propitiation for our sins, and not for our 
sins only, but also for the sins of the whole world. 

O Christ, thou Lamb of God, which takest away the sin of 
the world, 

Have mercy upon us. 

O Christ, thou Lamb of God, which takest away the sin of 
the world, 

Reveal thyself unto our hearts. 

O Christ, thou Lamb of God, which takes away the sin of 
the world, 

Give unto us thy peace. 

5s, 8s & 5s. Tune 68. 

Holy Trinity, 

Thanks and praise to thee, 
That our life and whole salvation 
Flow from Christ's blest incarnation, 

And his death for us 

On the shameful cross. 

O most merciful Saviour ! who hast reconciled all things 
unto thyself, whether they be things on earth or things in 
heaven, and who hast made peace through the blood of thy 
cross ; may thy precious blood cleanse us from all sin ; and by 
thy stripes may we be healed. 

Crucify with thee our sinful flesh, with all its desires, that 
henceforth we may not serve sin, but walk with thee in new- 
ness of life. 

O thou Prince of life, who didst rise from the grave ; thou 
who hast overcome him that had the power of death ; who 
hast brought life and immortality to light ; confirm us in the 
faith, that we may live even though we die. 

Teach us to look away from the things that are seen and 
are temporal, and to seek those things that are above ; and let 
thy strength, O thou Prince of our salvation, be mighty in our 
weakness. 

O thou, our eternal High-priest ! thou, who for us didst 
enter within the vail ; be thou our advocate at the right hand 
of the Father, so that neither height nor depth, things present 
nor things to come, nor any other creature, may be able to 
separate us from the love of God. 

O Christ, thou eternal King of glory ! unto whom is given 
all power in heaven and on earth, rule thou over thine ene- 
mies, till they become thy foot-stool. Lead thou thy church 
out of conflict unto victory, when thou shalt come again in the 
clouds of heaven to judge the living and the dead. 

Amen ! Come, Lord Jesus ! 

Hear us, gracious Lord and God. 



TRIXITY SUNDAY. 61 

L. M; Tune Te Deum. 

Almighty Son ! Incarnate "Word ! 
Our Prophet, Priest. Redeemer, Lord ! 
Before thy throne we sinners bend ; 
To us thy saving grace extend : Amen. 

Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, to receive power, and 
riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and 
blessing, for ever and ever : Hallelujah ! 

Amen ! Amen ! Amen ! 

O thou, Holy Spirit ! who proceedest from the Father, and 
whom our Lord Jesus Christ hath sent unto us, thou .wdio art 
true God, do thou testify of Christ unto our hearts. 

O Spirit of truth, who pro vest all things, search and try our 
hearts whether we be in the faith. 

Teach us to call Jesus, Our Lord ; and help us to cry Abba, 
Our Father ; that we may not again fear, but have access to 
the throne of grace with all confidence and joy. 

Bear witness with our spirits that we are children of God, 
and joint-heirs with Christ ; if so be that we suffer with him, 
that we may, hereafter, be glorified with him. 

Enlighten us with thy light ; and lead us into all truth ; 
that we may know the love of Christ which passeth knowledge. 

Constrain us by faith and by love to be obedient unto thee, 
that we may not grieve thee ; for by thee are we sealed unto 
the day of redemption. 

Incite us to every good word and work ; and enable us to 
mortify the flesh, that we may truly live. 

Help our infirmities, when we know not how to pray for any- 
thing as we ought ; make intercession for us with groanings 
which cannot be uttered. 

Adorn us with strength and gifts in Christ Jesus ; and 
change us into his glorious image from glory to glory ; that 
we may be his property, and abound unto the praise of his 
grace. 

Hear us, gracious Lord and God. 

L. M. Tune Te Detjm. 

Eternal Spirit ! by whose breath 

The soul is raised from sin and death, 

Before thy throne we sinners bend; 

To us thy quickening power extend : Amen. 

O Spirit of grace ! direct our hearts into the love of God, 
and into the patient waiting for Christ. 
Amen ! Amen ! Amen ! 



62 LITURGICAL SERVICES. 

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy 
Ghost ; 

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world 
without end : Amen. 

Grace and peace be with all them that are the elect of God, 
according to the foreknowledge of the Father, through the 
blood of sprinkling of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the 
sanctifying influences of the Holy Spirit : 
Amen! Amen! Amen! 
8s & 7s. Tune 167. 

May the grace of Christ our Saviour, 

And the Father's boundless love, 
With the Holy Spirit's favor, 
Rest upon us from above : 
Thus may we abide in union 

"With each other and the Lord ; 

And possess, in sweet communion, 

Joys which earth cannot afford. 



IN MEMOEY OF THE MAKTYKS. 

fl To be used on the Sunday nearest July 6th, the Memorial Day of the 
Martyrdom of John Huss ; or, on the Sunday nearest November 1st. 

C. M. D. Tune 590. 

Choir. — The Son of God goes forth to war, 
A kingly crown to gain ; 
His blood-red banner streams afar : 
Who follows in his train ? 
Minister.— Who best can drink his cup of woe, 
Triumphant Over pain, 
Who patient bears his cross below, 
He follows in his train. 

All. — A glorious band, the chosen few, 

On whom the Spirit came ; 
Twelve valiant saints, their hope they knew, 

And mocked the cross and flame. 
They met the tyrant's brandished steel, 

The lion's gory mane ; 
They bowed their necks the death to feel : 

Who follows in their train ? 

A noble army, men and boys, 

The matron and the maid, 
Around the Saviour's throne rejoice, 

In robes of light arrayed. 



IN MEMORY OF THE MARTYRS. 63 

They climbed the steep ascent of heaven, 

Through peril, toil and pain : 
God ! to us may grace be given 

To follow in their train ! 

Behold, a great multitude, which no man can number, stand 
before the throne, and before the Lamb, with palms in their 
hands. 

And they cry with a loud voice, saying : Salvation to our God 
which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb ! 

Who are these, in white robes arrayed ? And whence are 
they come ? 

These are they of whom the world was not worthy. They wan- 
dered in deserts, and mountains, and dens, and in the caves of 
the earth. They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were 
tempted, were slain with the sword, they were burned at the stake. 
They were destitute, afflicted, and in misery. 

C. M. Tune 593. 

All. — Triumphant martyrs ! ye did fight, 
And fighting, ye did fall : 
And falling, ye took up a crown : 
Crown him who crowned you all. 

Praise, praise him, all ye saved ones, 

From whom salvation came j 
Praise him that sits upon the throne, 

Yea, praise the glorious Lamb. 
Choir. — 'T was through the Lamb's most precious blood, 

They conquered every foe ; 
And to his power and matchless grace 

Their crowns and honors owe. 
All. — Lord, may we ever keep in view 

The patterns thou hast given 
And ne'er forsake the blessed path 

Which led them safe to heaven. 

These are they which came out of great tribulation, and 
have overcome by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of 
their testimony ; who loved not their lives unto the death. 

Therefore are they before the throne of God. and serve him day 
and night in his temple. 

7s Tune 205. 

Who were these? — On earth they dwelt, 

Sinners once of Adam's race, 
Guilt, and fear, and suffering felt, 

But were saved by sovereign grace. 
They were mortal, too, like us : 

Ah, when we, like them, shall die, 
May our souls, translated thus, 

Triumph, reign, and shine, on high. 



64 LITURGICAL SERVICES. 

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness* 
sake, 

For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 

Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and separate you 
from their company, and reproach you, and cast out your 
name as evil, for the Son of man's sake. Bejoice ye in that 
day, and leap for joy : for, behold, your reward is great in 
heaven. 

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he that winneth 
souls is wise. 

S. M. Tune 595. 

For all thy saints, Lord, 

Who strove in thee to live, 
Who followed thee, obeyed, adored, 
Our grateful hymn receive. 

For all thy saints, Lord, 

Accept our thankful cry, 
Who counted thee their great reward, 

And strove in thee to die. 

They all, in life or death, 

With thee, their Lord, in view, 
Learned from the Holy Spirit's breath 

To suffer and to do. 

For this, thy name we bless ; 

And humbly pray, that we 
May follow them in holiness, 

And live and die in thee. 

Who shall separate us from the love of God ? shall tribula- 
tion, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or 
peril, or sword ? 

Nay , in all these things we are more than conquerors through 
him that loved us. 

If God be for us, who can be against us ? 

7s & 6s. Tune 151. 

Lamb of God, still keep me 

Near to thy wounded side 
'T is only there in safety 

And peace I can abide. 
What foes and snares surround me, 

What doubts and fears within ! 
The grace that sought and found me, 

Alone can keep me clean. 

'T is only in thee hiding, 

I know my life secure ; 
Only in thee abiding, 

The conflict can endure : 



IN MEMORY OF THE MARTYRS. 65 

Thine arm the victory gaineth 

O'er every hateful foe ; 
Thy love my heart sustaineth 

In all its care and woe. 

Thus saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, who 
was dead and is alive again : Be thou faithful unto death, and 
I will give thee a crown of life ! 

8s, 7s & 7s. Tune 89. 

Can a mortal flee from sorrow ? 

No, it falleth everywhere ,* 
Heavy are the ills we borrow, 

Those from heaven, God helps us bear : 
What in bitter tears we sow, 
Will a heavenly harvest grow. 

Unto him, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten 
of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth, who 
loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, and 
hath made us kings and priests unto God, — to him be glory 
and dominion for ever and ever : — Aonen. 

Lord, who should not love thee, who should not serve thee, 
when he thinks of thee ! 

8s & 7s. Tune 16. 

All. — Cross, reproach, and tribulation, 
Ye to me are welcome guests, 
When I have this consolation, 
That my soul in Jesus rests. 

Choir. — The reproach of Christ is glorious ; 
Those who here his burden bear, 
In the end, shall prove victorious, 
And eternal gladness share. 

Bear, then, the reproach of Jesus, 

Ye who live a life of faith ; 
Lift triumphant songs and praises, 

E'en in martyrdom and death. 

All. — Bonds, and stripes, and evil story, 
Are our honorable crowns ; 
Pain is peace, and shame is glory, 
Gloomy dungeons are as thrones. 

The God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal 
glory by Christ Jesus, after ye have suffered a while, will 
make you perfect, stablish, strengthen you. 

Abide in Christ, that when he shall appear, we may have 
confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming. 



66 LITURGICAL SERVICES. 

6s, 7s & 6s. ' Tune 146. 

Minister. — The Spirit and Bride, 

" come/' are now entreating ; 
Choir. — Let all who hear their voice, 
" come/' be loud repeating; 
All. — Amen, Lord Jesus, come, 
We wait in faith for thee ; 
Soon, we implore thee, come ; 
Thy glory let us see. 

7s&6s. Tune 151. 

Then praise we God the Father 

And praise we God the Son, 
And God the Holy Spirit, 

Eternal Three in One : 
Till all the ransomed number 

Fall down before the throne, 
And honor, power, and glory 

Ascribe to God alone. 

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and 
the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with us all : Amen. 



THANKSGIVING. 

^f To be used on occasion of a Harvest Festival, or on any other appointed 
Day of Thanksgiving. 

S. M. Tune 595. 

Minister. — Stand up, and bless the Lord, 

Ye people of his choice ; 
Stand up, and bless the Lord your God, 

With heart, and soul, and voice. 

All. — God is our strength and song, 
And his salvation ours ; 
Then be his love in Christ proclaimed 
With all our ransomed powers. 

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into nis courts 
with praise : be thankful unto him, and bless his name. 

For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth 
endureth to all generations. 

All thy works shall praise thee, O Lord, and thy saints 
shall bless thee. 

They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness f 
and sing of thy righteousness. 



THANKSGIVING. 67 

6s, 7s & 6s. Tune 146. 

To thee, God, we raise 

Our voice, in choral singing ; 
We come, with prayer and praise, 

Our hearts' oblations bringing. 
Thou art our fathers' God, 

And ever shall be ours : 
Our lips and lives shall laud 

Thy name, with all our powers. 

Lord God, we worship thee : 

For thou our land defendest; 
Thou pourest down thy grace, 

And strife and war thou endest. 
Since golden peace, Lord, 

Thou grantest us to see, 
Our land with one accord, 

Lord God, gives thanks to thee. 

The Lord said in his heart : While the earth remaineth? 
seed-time and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and 
winter, and day and night, shall not cease. Hath he said, and 
shall he not do it? Or hath he spoken, and shall he not 
make it good? He sendeth forth his commandment upon 
earth : his word runneth very swiftly. He giveth snow like 
wool : he scattereth the hoar-frost like ashes. He casteth forth 
his ice like morsels : who can stand before his cold ? He 
sendeth forth his word and melteth them : he causeth his wind 
to blow, and the waters flow 7 . He prepareth rain for the 
earth, and maketh it soft with showers, and blessetli the 
springing thereof. He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, 
and herbs for the service of man, that he may bring forth 
food out of the earth. Let us fear the Lord our God, who 
giveth us the former and latter rain in its season, and reserv- 
eth unto us the appointed weeks of harvest. 

Lord, how manifold are thy works / in icisdom hast thou 
made them all: the earth is full of thy riches. 

7s. Tune 11. 

Praise to God, immortal praise, 
For the love that crowns our days ! 
Bounteous source of every joy 
Let thy praise our tongues employ. 

All the blessings of the fields, 
All the stores the garden yields, 
All to thee, our God, we owe, 
Source whence all our blessings flow. 

Bless the Lord, O my soul ; and all that is within me, bless 
his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all 



68 LITURGICAL SERVICES. 

his benefits. He redeemeth thy life from destruction, and 
crowneth thee with tender mercies. He hath not dealt with 
us after our sins, nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. 
As the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy 
toward them that fear him. 

He knoweth our frame, and remember eth that we are dust. He 
openeth his hand, and satisfieth the desire of every living thing. 
Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them 
that fear him. 

8s & 7s. Tune 167. 

Choir. — For thy love what due requital 
Can our feeble praises be ? 
All. — May its power and spirit vital 
Lift our daily life to thee. 
Give us, in our work allotted, 

Active hand and fervent mind, 
Strength to serve with heart devoted, 
Grace to bear with heart resigned. 

Blessed be God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 
who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly 
places in Christ. 

Labor not for the meat that perisheth, but for that which 
endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall 
give unto you. For he hath said : I am the bread of life. He 
that cometh unto me shall never hunger, and he that believeth 
on me shall never thirst. 

L. M. Tune 90. 

Daily, Lord, our prayers be said, 
As thou hast taught, for daily bread ; 
But not alone our bodies feed; 
Supply our fainting spirits' need ! 
C Bread of life ! from day to day, 
Be thou their comfort, food, and stay. 

Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he 
that hath no money ; come ye, buy, and eat ; yea, come, buy 
wine and milk without money and without price. The Spirit 
and the Bride say, Come. 

And let him that heareth say, Come. 
And let him that is athirst come. 

And whosoever will, let him take of the water of life finely. 

L. M. Tune 22. 

Oh may our lives, through grace, abound 

In holy fruits, and thee proclaim ! 
Let all thy courts with praises sound 

Thy gracious hand, thy wondrous name. 



A DAY OF HUMILIATION AND PEAYER. 69 

Lord, when thou shalt descend from heaven, 

Thy ransomed harvest here to reap : 
Oh, in that day thy joy be given 

To those who now go forth and weep. 

Ts & 4s. Tune 586. 

Choir. — Thanks we give and adoration 
For the gospel's joyful sound; 
May the fruits of thy salvation 
In our hearts and lives abound ', 
All. — King of glory, 

Sway thy sceptre all around. 

Glory be to God, the Father ! 
Glory be to God, the Son ! 
Glory be to God, the Spirit ! 
Great Jehovah, three in One : 
Choir. — Glory, glory, 
All. — Glory, glory, 

While eternal ages run. 



A BAY OF HUMILIATION AND PEAYER. 

Lord, have mercy upon us. 

Christ, have mercy upon us. 
Lord, have mercy upon us. 
Christ, hear us, 
8s & 7s. Tune 167. 

Choir. — Dread Jehovah, God of nations, 
From thy temple in the skies 
Hear thy people's supplications, 

Now for their deliverance rise ! 
Lo, with deep contrition turning, 

Humbly at thy feet we bend j 
Hear us, fasting, praying, mourning, 
Hear us, spare us, and defend. 

7s k 6s. Tune 151. 

Minister. — Hast thou thy loving-kindness 
Shut up in endless wrath? 
All. — No: this is our own blindness, 
That cannot see thy path. 
"We call to recollection 

The years of thy right hand; 
And, strong in thy protection, 
Again through faith we stand. 

Thus saith the high and lofty one, that inhabiteth eternity, 
rhose name is Holv : 



70 LITURGICAL SERVICES. 

Return, ye backsliding children ; and I will not cause mine 
anger to fall upon you : for I am merciful, and I will not keep 
anger for ever. Only acknowledge your iniquity, that ye 
have transgressed against the Lord your God. 

We acknowledge our transgression : and our sin is ever before 
us. Against thee, thee only have we sinned, and done this evil 
in thy sight : that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, 
and be clear when thou judgest. 

Kepent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may 
be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from 
the presence of the Lord. 

Lordy the great and dreadful God, we have sinned and have 
committed iniquity, and have done wickedly, and have rebelled, 
even by departing from thy precepts and from thy judgments : 
wherefore we abhor ourselves, and repent in dust and ashes. 

S. M. Tune 582. 

Choir. — But whither should we go, 

Burden'd, and sick, and faint? 
To whom should we our trouble show, 
And pour out our complaint ? 

L. M. Tune 22. 

All. — This, Lord, our comfort is alone, 

That we may meet before thy throne, 
And cry, faithful God, to thee 
For rescue from our misery. 

And thus we come, God, to-day, 
And all our woes before thee lay ; 
For tried, afflicted, lo ! we stand, 
Peril and foes on every hand. 

If thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall 
stand ? 

Our iniquities are gone over our heads; as an heavy burden 
they are too heavy for us. 

Enter not into judgment with thy servants ; for in thy sight 
shall no man living be justified. 

We do not present our supplications before thee for our right- 
eousnesses, but for thy great mercies. 

Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy loving kind- 
ness : 

According unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my 
transgressions. 

Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, 

And cleanse me from my sin. 

Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean • 

Wash me. and I shall be whiter than snow. 



A DAY OF HUMILIATION AND PRAYER. 71 

Hide thy face from my sins, 

And blot out all mine iniquities. 

Create in me a clean heart, O God ; 

And renew a right spirit within me. 

Cast me not away from thy presence ; 

And take not thy Holy Spirit from me. 

Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; 

And uphold me with thy free spirit. 

Then will I teach transgressors thy ways ; 

And sinners shall be converted unto thee. 

Deliver me from blood-guiltiness, O God : 

And my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness. 

O Lord, open thou my lips ; 

And my mouth shall shew forth thy praise. 

For thou desireth not sacrifice ; 

Else would I give it. 

The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit : 

A broken and a contrite heart, God, thou wilt not despise*. 

L. M. Tune 22. 

See, we repent, we weep, we mourn; 

To our forsaken God we turn , 

spare our guilty country, spare 

The Church which thou hast planted here. 

We plead thy grace, indulgent God, 

We plead thy Son's atoning blood, 

We plead thy gracious promises • 

And are they unavailing pleas ? 

O earth, earth, earth, hear the word of the Lord. I am the 
Lord thy God who teacheth thee to profit, who leadeth thee 
by the way that thou shouldest go O that thou hadst heark- 
ened to my commandments ! then had thy peace been as a 
river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea. Stand 
ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is 
the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for 
your souls. Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unright- 
eous man his thoughts : and let him return unto the Lord, 
and he will have mercy upon him ; and to our God, for he 
will abundantly pardon. 

lis. Tune 39. 

Choir. — turn ye, turn ye, for why will ye die, 

When God in great mercy is coming so nigh ? 
Now Jesus invites you, the Spirit says, " Come !" 
And angels are waiting to welcome you home. 

6s, 7s, & 6s. Tune 146. 

All. — Therefore, though void of good 
Denied by sin and stained, 



72 LITURGICAL SERVICES. 

Yet bought with Jesus' blood, 

Who our salvation gained, 
We sinners, vile and poor, 

Appear before thy face, 
Most humbly thee adore, 

And pray for peace and grace. 

Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance: feed them 
also who are the church of God, which thou hast purchased 
with thine own blood. Return, we beseech thee, O God of 
hosts; look down from heaven, and behold, and visit this 
vine ; and the vineyard which thy right hand hath planted, 
and the branch that thou madest strong for thyself. 

8s, 7s & 7s. Tune 89. 

See the vineyard thou hast planted, 

God of mercy, Lord of hosts ! 
Let thy people's prayer be granted, 

Keep it safe from hostile hosts. 
Hear thy people when they pray, 
Keep thy vineyard night and day ! 

Fear not, little flock ; for it is your Father's good pleasure 
to give you the kingdom. The gates of hell shall not prevail 
against my church. Because thou hast kept the word of my 
patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, 
which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell 
upon the earth. Hold that fast which thou hast, that no man 
take thy crown. 

8s, 7s & 4s. Tune 585. 

All. — Zion stands with hills surrounded, 
Zion, kept by power divine ; 
All her foes shall be confounded, 

Though the world in arms combine : 

Happy Zion, 
What a favored lot is thine ! 
Choir. — In the furnace God may prove thee, 

Thence to bring thee forth more bright, 
But can never cease to Jove thee ; 
Thou art precious in his sight : 

God is with thee, 
God, thine everlasting light. 
7s. Tune 581. 

All, — What our Father does is well : 
Though he sadden hill and dell, 
Upward yet our praises rise 
For the strength his Word supplies. 
He has called us sons of God; 
Can we murmur at his rod? 

The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble : 
Amen. 



.A. TABLE 

OF THE 

EPISTLES AND GOSPELS 

FOR THE 

SUNDAYS AND FESTIVALS OF THE CHURCH-YEAR. 



Sundays and Chief Festivals. 



1st Sunday in Advent.. 

2d 

3d 



Christmas Eve 

1st Christmas Day. 
2d 



Sunday after Christmas 

New Year's Eve 

New Year's Day, or Circumcision 

of Jesus 

Sunday after New Year 

Epiphany , 

1st Sunday after Epiphany 

2d 

3d 

4th 

5th 



6th . 

Septuagesima, or the 3d Sunday 

before Lent ~ 

Sexagesima, or the 2d Sunday 

before Lent 

Quinquagesima, or the Sunday 

before Lent 

Ash Wednesday 

1st Sunday in Lent, or Invoeavit 

2d r or Beminiscere 

3d » r or Oculi 

4th , or Laetare 

5th , or Judica 

6th , or Palm Sunday 

Maundy Thursday 

Good Friday 

Great Sabbath, or Easter Eve 

Easter Sunday 



Epistles. 



Easter Monday , 

Easter Tuesday 

1st Sunday after Easter, or 

Quasimodogeniti 

2d , or Misericord ins 



Rom. 13 : 8-14. 

15: 4-13, 

1 Cor. 4 : 1-5. 
Phil. 4 : 4-7. 
f Is. 9 : 1-7. 

1 Titus 2: 11-14. 
Heb. 1 : 1-12. 
Titus 3: 4-7. 
Gal. 4 : 1-7. 

2 Tim. 4 : 1-8. 
[Rom. 4: 8-14. 
(Gal, 3: 23-29. 

1 Peter 4 .: 12-19. 
f Is. 9 : 1-7. 
( Eph. 3 : 1-12. 
Rom. 12: 1-5. 

12: 6-16.* 

12: 16-21.& 

13: 1-7, 

Col. 3 : 12-17. 
(1 John 3: 1-8. 
\ 2 Pet. 1 ; 16-21. 

1 Cor.9 : 24.— 10 : 5. 

2Cor.lI: 19.-12:9. 

1 Cor. 13 : 1-13. 
Joel 2 ; 12-17. 

2 Cor. 6 : 1-10. 
1 Thess. 4 : 1-7. 
Eph. 5 : 1-9. 
Gal. 4: 21-31. 
Heb. 9 : 11-15 
Phil. 2: 5-11. 

1 Cor. 11 : 23-32. 
Heb. 10 : 1-25. 
1 Peter 3 : 17-22. 

J 1 Cor. 5 : 6-8. 

iCol. 3: 1-7. 
Acts 10 : 34-41. 
13: 26-41. 



Gospels. 



1 John 5 : 4-12. 
1 Peter 2 : 19-2-5. 



Matt. 21 : 1-13. 
Lu. 21 : 25-36. 
Matt. 11 : 2-10. 
John 1 : 19-28. 

Lu. 2: 1-14. 
John 1 : 1-18, 
Lu. 2 : 15-20. 

2: 33-40. 

12: 35-40. 

2: 21-32. 

Matt. 2 : 13-23. 

2: 1-12. 

Lu. 2 : 41-52. 
John 2: 1-11. 
Matt. 8 : 1-13. 

8: 23-27. 

13: 24-30. 

24: 23-31. 

17: 1-9. 

20: 1-16. 

Lu. 8 : 4-15. 

18: 31-43. 

Matt. 6 : 16-21. 

4: 1-11. 

15: 21-28. 

Lu. 11 : 14-28. 
John 6 : 1-15. 

8: 46-59. 

Matt. 21 : 1-11. 
John 13 : 1-15. 
Is.52: 13—53: 12. 
Matt. 27 : 57-66. 
/Mark 16: 1-8. 
I Jno. 20 : 1-1Q. 
Lu. 24: 13-35. 
21: 36-48. 

John 20 : 19-31. 
10: 11-16. 



'men of low estate." 
fEnd: 



1> Begin : "Be not wise in your own conceits.' 
'ye shall ask me nothing." 



TABLE OF THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. — Continued. 



Sundays and Chief Festivals. 



Epistles. 



Gospels. 



3d Sund. aft. Easter, or Jubilate 

4th , or Cantate 

5th , or, Eogate 

Ascension Day 

Sunday after Ascension Day... 

Whit-Sunday 

Whit-Monday 

Whit-Tuesday 

Trinity Sunday 



1st Sunday after Trinity.. 

2d 

3d 

4th 

5th , 

6th 

7th 

8th 

9th 

10th . 

11th 

12th 

13th. 

14th 

15th 

16th 

17th 

18th 

19th 

20th 

21st 

22d 

23d 

24th 

25th 



26th 

27th 

The Presentation of Christ in 

the Temple, February 2.... 

The Annunciation, March 25 

The Visitation, July 2 

In Memory of the Martyrs, 
July 6 

St. Michael and all Angels, 
Sept. 29 

All Saints 1 Day, Nov. 1 



1 Peter 2 : 11-17. 
James 1 : 17-21. 

1: 22-27. 

Acts 1 : 1-11. 
1 Peter 4: 7-11. 
Acts 2: 1-13. 

10: 34-48/ 

8: 14-17. 

(Rev. 4: 1-11. 
\ Rom. 11 : 33-36. 
1 John 4 : 7-21. 

3: 13-24. 

1 Peter 5 : 5-11.^ 
Rom. 8 : 18-23. 
1 Peter 3 : 8-15.* 
Rom. 6 : 3-11. 

6: 19-23. 

8: 12-17. 

1 Cor. 10 : 1-13. 

12: 1-11. 

15: 1-11. 

2 Cor. 3 : 4-9. 
Gal. 3 : 15-22. 

5: 16-24. 

5: 25—6: 10. 

Eph. 3 : 13-21. 
4: 1-6. 

1 Cor. 1 : 4-9. 
Eph. 4: 17-32. 

5: 15-21. 

6: 10-20. 

Phil. 1 : 3-11. 

3: 17-21. 

Col. 1 : 3-14. 
(Jer. 23: 5-8. 
( 1 Thess.4: 13-18. 
/2 Pet. 3: 3-14. 
X 2 Thess. 1 : 3-10. 
1 Thess. 5 : 1-11. 

Mai. 3 : 1-5. 
Is. 7 : 10-16. 
... 11: 1-5. 



Acts 7 : 55-60. 

Rev. 12 : 7-12. 
7: 2-12. 



John 16 : 16-23.* 

16: 5-15. 

16: 23-30.d 

Mark 16: 14-20. 
Jn.15: 26.— 16: 4. 

14: 15-31.« 

3: 16-21. 

10: 1-10. 

3: 1-15. 

Lu. 16 : 19-31. 

14: 16-24. 

15: 1-10. 

6: 36-42. 

5: 1-11. 

Matt. 5 : 20-26. 
Mark 8: 1-9. 
Matt. 7 : 15-23. 
Lu. 16 : 1-9. 

19: 41-48. 

18: 9-14. 

Mark 7 : 31-37. 
Lu. 10 : 23-37. 

17 : 11-19. 

Matt. 6 : 24-34. 
Lu. 7: 11-17. 

14: 1-11. 

Matt. 22 : 34-46. 

9: 1-8. 

22: 1-14. 

Jn. 4 : 46-54.* 
Matt. 18 : 21-35. 

22: 15-22. 

9: 18-26. 

(John 6: 5-14. 
t Mt. 24 : 15-28. 

Matt. 25 : 31-46. 
25: 1-13. 

Lu. 2 : 22-32. 

1 : 26-38. 

1: 39-56. 

(Mt, 23: 34-39. 
IPs. 31: 1-24. 

Matt. 18: 1-11. 
... 5: 1-12. 



d Begin: "Verily, verily, I say." 
? End : "even so I do." 
/End : "in the name of the Lord.' 
a Begin : "All of you be subject 

one to another." 

_ __ 



ft End: "sanctify the Lord God in your 
hearts." 

t Begin: "And there was a certain noble- 
man." 



HYMNS. 



HYMNS. 



THE WORD OF GOD. 



C. M. 1. Tune 14. 

Father of mercies ! in thy word 

What endless glory shines ! 
Forever be thy name adored 

For these celestial lines. 

2 Here may the wretched sons of want 

Exhaustless riches find — 
Riches above what earth can grant, 
And lasting as the mind. 

3 Here the Redeemer's welcome voice 

Spreads heavenly peace around, 
And life and everlasting joys 
Attend the blissful sound. 

4 Oh, may these heavenly pages be 

My ever dear delight, 
And still new beauties may I see, 
And still increasing light. 

5 Divine instructor, gracious Lord, 

Be thou forever near ; 
Teach me to love thy sacred word, 
And view my Saviour there. 



2 THE WORD OF GOD. 

L. M. fy m Tune 22. 

The Word of God which ne'er shall cease, 
Proclaims free pardon, grace and peace, 
Salvation shows in Christ alone, 
The perfect will of God makes known. 

2 Since fallen man, weak and impure, 
Can not God's awful voice endure, 
It pleased the Lord, by men to give 
His word to us, that we might live. 

3 This holy word exposes sin, 
Convinces us that we're unclean, 
Points out the wretched, ruined state 
Of all mankind, both small and great. 

4 It then reveals God's boundless grace, 
Which justifies our sinful race, 

And gives eternal life to all 
Who will accept the gospel call. 

5 It gently heals the broken heart, 
And heavenly riches doth impart, 
Unfolds redemption's wondrous plan, 
Through Christ's atoning death for man. 

6 It gathers God's elected flock, 
Beneath the shade of Christ, the rock, 
With living truth each soul supplies, 
Reproves, directs and sanctifies. 

7 It keeps our faith in Jesus sound, 
That we in all good works abound, 
And, as joint heirs with Christ, our Lord, 
We once may share the blest reward. 

8 O God in whom our trust we place, 
We thank thee for thy word of grace ' 
Help us its precepts to obey, 

Till we shall live in endless day. 



THE WORD OF GOD. 6 

P. M. O. Tune 119. 

Holy Lord, 
Thanks and praise be ever thine, 

That thy word to us is given, 
Teaching us with power divine, 

That the Lord of earth and heaven, 
Everlasting life for us to gain, 
Once was slain. 

2 Lord, our God, 

May thy precious saving word, 

Till our race is here completed, 
Light unto our path afford ; 

And when in thy presence seated, 
We to thee will render for thy grace 
Ceaseless praise. 



CM. <±. Tune 14 

How precious is the book divine, 

By inspiration given ! 
Bright as a lamp its doctrines shine, 

To guide our souls to heaven. 

2 Its light, descending from above, 

Our gloomy world to cheer, 
Displays a Saviour's boundless love, 
And brings his glories near. 

3 It sweetly cheers our drooping hearts, 

In this dark vale of tears ; 
Life, light and joy, it still imparts, 
And quells our rising fears. 

4 This lamp, through all the tedious night 

Of life, shall guide our way, 
Till we behold the clearer light 
Of an eternal day. 



4 THE WORD OF GOD. 

C. M. 5. Tune 14. 

Jesus, thy word is my delight ; 

There grace and truth are seen ; 
Ah, could I study day and night, 

And meditate therein. 

2 The gospel, as a polished glass, 

Thy glory lets us see ; 
And by beholding there thy face 
We 're rendered like to thee. 

3 O Lamb of God, the book unseal. 

And to our hearts explain ; 
Let all its life and spirit feel, 
And heavenly wisdom gain. 

4 That thou for us didst live and die, 

Make known to us, dear Lord ; 
To us the promises apply, 
Recorded in thy word. 

C. M. 6. Tune 14. 

Laden with guilt, and full of fears, 

I fly to thee, my Lord ! 
And not a glimpse of hope appears. 

But in thy written word. 

2 The volume of my Father's grace 

Does all my griefs assuage ; 
Here I behold my Saviour's face, 
Almost in every page. 

3 Here consecrated water flows, 

To quench my thirst of sin ; 
Here the fair tree of knowledge grows ; 
Nor danger dwells therein. 

4 This is the field where hidden lies 

The pearl of price unknown ; 
That merchant is divinely wise 
Who makes the pearl his own. 



THE WORD OF GOD. O 

5 This is the judge that ends the strife, 

Where wit and reason fail ; 
My guide to everlasting life, 
Through all this gloomy vale. 

6 Oh, may thy counsels, mighty God, 

My roving feet command ; 
Nor I forsake the happy road, 
That leads to thy right hand. 

C. M. 7. Tune 14. 

Thy law is perfect, Lord of light, 

Thy testimonies sure ; 
The statutes of thy realm are right, 

And thy commandments pure. 

2 Holy, inviolate thy fear, 

Enduring as thy throne ; 
Thy judgments, chastening or severe, 
Justice and truth alone. 

3 More prized than gold, than gold whose waste 

Refining fire expels : 
Sweeter than honey to my taste, 
Than honey from the cells. 

4 Let these, O God, my soul convert, 

And make thy servant wise ; 
Let these be gladness to my heart, 
The day-spring to my eyes. 

5 By these may I be warned betimes ; 

Who knows the guile within ? 
Lord, save me from presumptuous crimes, 
Cleanse me from secret sin. 

6 So may the words my lips express, 

The thoughts that throng my mind, 
O Lord, my strength and righteousness, 
With thee acceptance find. 



6 THE WORD OP GOD. 

8s & 7s. Q # Tune 16. 

From the doctrines I '11 ne'er waver, 
In the holy scriptures stored, 

O what sweetness do I savor, 
In each sacred covenant word. 

2 And if I myself examine, 

While the book I 'fore me hold, 
To each truth my heart saith Amen, 
One the other doth unfold. 

3 Speak, O Lord, thy servant heareth 

With deep awe attentively ; 
What thy holy word declareth 
Shall my rule and practice be. 

8s, 7s & 7s. y. Tune 89. 

Precious Bible ! what a treasure 
Does the word of God afford ; 
All I want for life or pleasure, 
Food and medicine, shield and sword : 
Let the world account me poor, 
Having this I need no more. 

2 In the hour of dark temptation 
Satan cannot make me yield : 
For this word of consolation 
Is to me both sword and shield : 
While the scripture truths are sure, 
From his malice I'm secure. 



THE HOLY TRINITY. 
L. M. 10. Tune 22. 

Blest Trinity, from mortal sight 
Veiled in thine own eternal light, 
We thee confess, in thee believe, 
To thee with loving hearts we cleave. 



THE HOLY TRINITY. 7 

2 O Father, thou most holy one ! 
O God of God, eternal Son ! 

O Holy Ghost, thou love divine ! 
To join them both Is ever thine. 

3 The Father is in God the Son, 
And with the Father he is one : 
In both the Spirit doth abide, 
And with them both is glorified. 

4 Such as the Father, such the Son, 
And such the Spirit, three in one : 
The three one perfect verity, 
The three one perfect charity. 

5 Eternal Father, thee we praise ; 

To thee, O Son, our hymns we raise ; 
O Holy Ghost, we thee adore : 
One mighty God for evermore. 

lis. 11. Tune 39. 

O Father of mercy, be ever adored ; 

Thy love was displayed in sending our Lord 

To ransom and bless us: thy goodness we 

praise 
For sending in Jesus salvation by grace. 

2 Most merciful Saviour, who deignedst to die, 
Our curse to remove, and our pardon to buy ; 
Accept our thanksgiving, almighty to save, 
Who openest heaven to all that believe. 

3 O Spirit of wisdom, of love, and of power, 
We prove thy blest influence, thy grace we 

adore ; 
Whose inward revealing applies our Lord's 

blood, 
Attesting and sealing us children of God. 



b THE HOLY TRINITY. 

7s. 12. Tune 581 

Holy, holy, holy Lord 

God of hosts, eternal King ! 
By the heavens and earth adored I — 

Angels and archangels sing, 
Chanting everlastingly 
To the blessed Trinity. 

2 Since by thee were all things made, 

And in thee do all things live, 
Be to thee all honor paid ; 

Praise to thee let all things give, 
Singing everlastingly 
To the blessed Trinity. 

3 Thousands, tens of thousands, stand, 

Spirits blest, before the throne, 
Speeding thence at thy command ; 

And, when thy commands are done, 
Singing everlastingly 
To the blessed Trinity. 

4 Cherubim and seraphim 

Veil their faces with their wings ; 
Eyes of angels are too dim 

To behold the King of kings, 
While they sing eternally 
To the blessed Trinity. 

5 Thee, apostles, prophets, thee, 

Thee, the noble martyr band, 
Praise with solemn jubilee ; 

Thee, the church in every land, 
Singing everlastingly 
To the blessed Trinity. 

6 Hallelujah ! Lord ! to thee, 

Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, 
Godhead one, and persons three! 



THE HOLY TRINITY. \) 

Join with us the heavenly host, 
Singing everlastingly 
To the blessed Trinity. 

C. M. lO. Tune 14. 

Hail ! holy, holy, holy Lord, 
Whom one in three we know ; 

By all thy heavenly hosts adored, 
By all thy church below. 

2 One undivided Trinity 

With triumph we proclaim ; 
Thy universe is full of thee, 
And speaks thy glorious name. 

3 Thee, holy Father, we confess : 

Thee, holy Son, adore ; 
And thee, the Holy Ghost, we bless, 
And worship evermore. 

4 Hail ! holy, holy, holy Lord, 

Our heavenly song shall be ; 
Supreme, essential one, adored 
In co-eternal three. 

C. M. ' 14. Tune 14. 

Our heavenly Father, source of love, 

To thee our hearts we raise : 
Thy all-sustaining power we prove, 

And gladly sing thy praise. 

2 Lord Jesus, thine we wish to be, 

Our sacrifice receive : 
Made and preserved, and saved by thee, 
To thee ourselves we give. 

3 Come, Holy Ghost, the Saviour's love 

Shed in our hearts abroad : 

So shall we ever live and move, 

And be with Christ in God. 



10 THE HOLY TRINITY. 

4 Honor to the almighty three, 
And everlasting one ; 
All glory to the Father be, 
The Spirit, and the Son. 

6s&4s. 15. 

Come, thou almighty King ! 
Help us thy name to sing, 

Help us to praise : 
Father! all-glorious, 
O'er all victorious, 
Come, and reign over us, 

Ancient of days ! 

2 Come, thou incarnate Word ! 
Gird on thy mighty sword ; 

Our prayer attend : 
Come, and thy people bless, 
And give thy word success ; 
Spirit of holiness ! 

On us descend. 

3 Come, Holy Comforter ! 
Thy sacred witness bear, 

In this glad hour : 
Thou, who almighty art, 
Now rule in every heart, 
And ne'er from us depart, 

Spirit of power. 

4 To the great one in three 
The highest praises be, 

Hence, evermore! 
His sovereign majesty 
May we in glory see, 
And to eternity 

Love and adore. 



THE HOLY TRINITY. 11 

7s. m 10. Tune 581. 

Now, with angels round the throne, 
Cherubim and seraphim, 
And the church which still is one, 
Let us swell the solemn hymn : 
Glory to the great I AM ! 
Glory to the slaughtered Lamb ! 

2 Blessing, honor, glory, might, 
And dominion infinite, 
To the Father of our Lord, 
To the Spirit and the Word ; 
As it was all worlds before, 
Is, and shall be evermore. 

L. M. 17. Tune 22. 

Father of heaven ! whose love profound 
A ransom for our souk hath found, 
Before thy throne we sinners bend ; 
To us thy pardoning love extend. 

2 Almighty Son — incarnate Word — 
Otir Prophet, Priest, Redeemer, Lord ! 
Before thy throne we sinners bend ; 
To us thy saving grace extend. 

3 Eternal Spirit ! by whose breath 
The soul is raised from sin and death, 
Before thy throne we sinners bend ; 
To us thy quickening power extend. 

4 Jehovah ! — Father, Spirit, Son ! — 
Mysterious Godhead — three in one ! 
Before thy throne we sinners bend ; 
Grace, pardon, life to us extend. 

8s, 7s & 4s. [_0. Tune 585. 

Glory be to God, the Father ! 
Glory be to God, the Son ! 



12 GOD THE FATHER. 

Glory be to God, the Spirit ! — 
Great Jehovah, three in one ! 
Glory, glory, 
While eternal ages run ! 

2 Glory be to him who loved us, 

Washed us from each spot and stain ! 
Glory be to him who bought us, 
Made us kings with him to reign ! 

Glory, glory, 
To the Lamb that once was slain ! 

3 Glory to the King of angels ! 

Glory to the church's King ! 
Glory to the King of nations ! 

Heaven and earth ! your praises bring ; 

Glory, glory, 
To the King of glory bring ! 

4 Glory, blessing, praise eternal ! 

Thus the choir of angels sings ; 
Honor, riches, power, dominion ! 
Thus its praise creation brings : m 

Glory, glory, 
Glory to the King of kings ! 



GOD THE FATHER. 
S. M. D. 19. Tune 595. 

Our heavenly Father, hear 

The prayer we offer now ; 
Thy name be hallowed far and near, 

To thee all nations bow ; 
Thy kingdom come ; thy will 

On earth be done in love, 
As saints and seraphim fulfill 

Thy perfect law above. 



GOD THE FATHER. 13 

2 Our daily bread supply, 

While by thy word we live ; 
The guilt of our iniquity 

Forgive, as we forgive : 
From dark temptation's power, 

From Satan's wiles defend ; 
Deliver in the evil hour, 

And guide us to the end. 

3 Thine, then, for ever be 

Glory and power divine ; 
The sceptre, throne, and majesty 

Of heaven and earth are thine. 
Thus humbly taught to pray, 

By thy beloved Son, 
Through him we come to thee and say, 

All for his sake be done. 

S. M. D. /OU. Tune 595. 

The God of Abraham praise, 

Who reigns enthroned above ; 
Ancient of everlasting days, 

Th' almighty God of love. 
Jehovah, Great I AM ! 

By earth and heaven confessed : 
I bow and bless the sacred name 

For ever, ever blessed. 

2 The God of Abraham praise, 

At whose supreme command 
From earth I rise, and seek the joys, 

Of heaven, at his right hand. 
I all on earth forsake, 

Its wisdom, fame and power ; 
And him my only portion make, 

My shield, my rock and tower. 

3 Though nature's strength decay, 

And earth and hell withstand, 



14 GOD THE FATHER. 

To Canaan's bounds I urge my way, 
At his divine command. 

The watery deep I pass^ 
With Jesus in my view, 

And through the howling wilderness 
My pilgrim path pursue. 

4 The goodly land I see, 

With peace and plenty blessed ; 
A land of sacred liberty, 

And everlasting rest. 
There milk and honey flow, 

And oil and wine abound ; 
And trees of life for ever grow 

With endless mercy crowned. 

5 There dwells the Lord our King, 

The Lord our righteousness, 
Triumphant o'er the world and sin, 

Jesus, the Prince of peace. 
On Zion's sacred height 

His kingdom he maintains, 
And glorious, with his saints in light, 

Enthroned for ever reigns. 

6 He keeps his own secure, 

He guards them by his side, 
Arrays in garments white and pure 

His blood-bought, spotless bride. 
With streams of sacred bliss, 

With groves of living joys, 
With all the fruits of paradise 

His saints he still supplies. 

7 Before the three in one 

They all exulting stand, 
And tell the wonders he hath done 

With his almighty hand. 
The listening spheres attend, 

And swell the growing fame, 



GOD THE FATHER. 15 

And sing, in songs which never end, 
Jehovah's wondrous name. 

8 The whole triumphant host 

Give thanks to God on high : 
Hail, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, 

Eternally they cry : 
Hail, Abraham's God and mine, 

I join the heavenly lays ; 
All might and majesty are thine, 

And never-ceasing praise. 

C. M. Z\. Tune 14. 

When all thy mercies, O my God, 

My rising soul surveys, 
Transported with the view, I 'in lost 

In wonder, love and praise. 

2 Unnumbered comforts to my soul 

Thy tender care bestowed, 
Before my infant-heart conceived 
From whom those comforts flowed. 

3 When in the slippery paths of youth 

With heedless steps I ran, 
Thine arm, unseen, conveyed me safe, 
And led me up to man. 

4 Through hidden dangers, toils, and deaths, 

It gently cleared my way, 
And through the pleasing snares of vice, 
More to be feared than they. 

5 When worn with sickness, oft hast thou 

With health renewed my face 

And when in sin and sorrow sunk, 

Revived my soul with grace. 

6 Ten thousand thousand precious gifts 

My daily thanks employ ; 



16 GOD THE FATHER. 

Nor is the least a cheerful heart, 
That tastes those gifts with joy. 

7 Through every period of my life 

Thy goodness I '11 pursue ; 
And after death, in heaven with thee, 
The glorious theme renew. 

8 When nature fails, and day and night 

Divide thy works no more, 
My ever grateful heart, O Lord, 
Thy mercy shall adore. 

9 Through all eternity to thee 

A joyful song I '11 raise : 
But oh, eternity's too short 
To utter all thy praise. 

7s & 6s. 4)4*. Tune 151. 

Sometimes a light surprises 

The christian while he sings ; 
It is the Lord, who rises 

With healing in his wings ; 
When comforts are declining, 

He grants the soul again 
A season of clear shining, 

To cheer it after rain. 

2 In holy contemplation 

We sweetly then pursue 
The theme of God's salvation, 

And find it ever new ; 
Set free from present sorrow, 

We cheerfully can say, 
Let the unknown to-morrow 

Bring with it what it may. 

3 It can bring with it nothing 

But he will bear us through * 
Who gives the lilies clothing 
Will clothe his people too ; 



GOD THE FATHER. 17 

Beneath the spreading heavens 

No creature but is fed ; 
And he who feeds the ravens 

Will give his children bread. 

4 Though vine nor fig tree neither 

Their wonted fruit should bear, 
Though all the fields should wither, 

Nor flocks nor herds be there ; 
Yet God the same abiding, 

His praise shall tune my voice, 
For while in him confiding 

I cannot but rejoice. 

L. M- AQ. Tune 22. 

Give to our God immortal praise ; 
Mercy and truth are all his ways ; 
Wonders of grace to God belong, 
Repeat his mercies in your song. 

2 Give to the Lord of lords renown, 
The King of kings with glory crown ; 
His mercies ever shall endure, 

When earth-born powers are known no more. 

3 He built the earth, he spread the sky, 
And fixed the starry lights on high ; 
Wonders of grace to God belongs 
Repeat his mercies in your song. 

4 He fills the sun with morning light, 
He bids the moon direct the night ; 
His mercies ever shall endure, 

When suns and moons shall shine no more. 

5 He sent his Son with power to save, 
From guilt, from darkness, and the grave ; 
Wonders of grace to God belong, 
Repeat his mercies in your song. 

2 



18 GOD THE FATHER. 

6 Through this vain world he guides our feet, 
And leads us to his heavenly seat ; 
His mercies ever shall endure, 
When this vain world shall be no more. 

L. M. D, ^4- Tune 166. 

High in the heavens, eternal God, 

Thy goodness in full glory shines ; 

Thy truth shall break through every cloud 

That veils and darkens thy designs ; 

For ever firm thy justice stands, 

As mountains their foundations keep ; 

Great are the wonders of thy hands ; 

Thy judgments are a mighty deep. 

2 Thy providence is kind and large, 
Both man and beast thy bounty share ; 
The whole creation is thy charge, 

But man is thy peculiar care ; 
My God, how excellent thy grace, 
Whence all our hope and comfort springs ; 
The sons of Adam in distress 
Fly to the shadow of thy wings. 

3 From the provisions of thy house 
We shall be fed with sweet repast ; 
There mercy, like a river, flows, 
And we the living water taste ; 
Life, like a fountain rich and free, 
Springs from thy presence, gracious Lord ; 
And in thy light our souls shall see 

The glories promised in thy word. 

9s & 3s, £0. Tune 106. 

He that confides in his Creator, 
Depending on him all his days, 
Shall be preserved in fire and water, 



GOD THE FATHEE. 19 

And saved in many dangerous ways : 
He that makes God his staff and stay, 
Builds not on sand that glides away. 

2 What gain'st thou by thy anxious caring ? 
What causes thee to pine away ? 

Thy rest and health thou art impairing 
By sighs and groans from day to day 
Thou art but adding grief to grief, 
Instead of getting sure relief. 

3 Oh could we be resigned and quiet, 
And rest in God's good providence, 
Who oft prescribes us wholesome diet, 
In forms that please not flesh and sense : 
To him who chose us for his own, 

Our wants and cares are fully known. 

4 He knows the hours for joy and gladness, 
The proper time and proper place ; 

Are w T e but faithful midst our sadness, 
Seek not our pleasure, but his praise ; 
He '11 come before we are aware, 
And dissipate our grief and care. 

5 Do thou with faith discharge thy station, 
Keep God's commands, live to his praise ; 
Rely on him for preservation, 

On whom the whole creation stays : 
The man that's truly wise and just, 
Makes God, and God alone, his trust. 

C. M. A\). Tune 14. 

Long ere the lofty skies were spread, 

Jehovah filled his throne : 
Ere man was formed, or angels made, 

The Maker lived alone. 

2 His boundless years can ne'er decrease, 
But still maintain their prime ; 



20 GOD THE FATHER. 

Eternity's his dwelling-place, 
And ever is his time. 

3 While like a tide our minutes flow, 
The present and the past, 
He fills his own immortal now, 
And sees our ages waste. 

C. M. Zl. Tune 14. 

In thee I live, and move, and am ; 

Thou number'st all my days : 
As thou renew'st my being, Lord, 

Let me renew thy praise. 

2 From thee I am, through thee I am, 

And for thee I must be : 
'T were better for me not to live, 
Than not to live to thee. 

3 Naked I came into this world, 

And nothing with me brought : 
And nothing have I here deserved ; 
Yet I have lacked nought. 

4 I do not praise my laboring hand, 

My laboring head, or chance : 
Thy providence, most gracious God, 
Is my inheritance. 

- 5 Thy bounty gives me bread with peace, 
A table free from strife : 
Thy blessing is the staff of bread, 
Which is the staff of life. 

6 The daily favors of my God 

I cannot sing at large ; 
Yet humbly can I make this boast, 
I am the Almighty's charge. 

7 Lord, in the day thou art about 

The paths wherein I tread ; 



GOD THE FATHER. 21 

And in the night, when I lie down, 
Thou art about my bed. 

8 Oh, let my house a temple be, 
That I and mine may sing 
Hosannas to thy majesty, 

And praise our heavenly king. 

S. M. D. 28. Tune 595. 

Give to the winds thy fears, 

Hope and be undismayed ; 

God hears thy sighs and counts thy tears, 

God shall lift up thy head ; 

Through waves, and clouds, and storms 

He gently clears thy way ; 

Wait thou his time, so shall the night 

Soon end in joyous day. 

2 He everywhere hath way, 
And all things serve his might, 
His every act pure blessing is, 
His path unsullied light ; 
When he makes bare his arm, 
What shall his work withstand ? 
When he his people's cause defends, 
Who, who shall stay his hand? 

3 Leave to his sovereign sway 
To choose and to command, 

With wonder filled thou then shalt own 

How wise, how r strong his hand ; 

Thou comprehends him not, 

Yet earth and heaven tell, 

God sits as sovereign on the throne, 

He ruleth all things well. 

4 Thou seest our weakness, Lord, 
Our hearts are known to thee, 
Oh lift thou up the sinking hand ; 
Confirm the feeble knee ; 



22 GOD THE FATHER. 

Let us, in life and death, 
Boldly thy truth declare, 
And publish with our latest breath 
Thy love and guardian care. 

es, 7s<&7s. 4)d. Tune S41. 

Thee, O my God and King, 

My Father, thee I sing ; 

Hear well-pleased the joyous sound, 

Praise from earth and heaven receive ; 

Lost, I now in Christ am found, 

Dead, by faith in Christ I live. 

2 Father, behold thy son ; 
In Christ I am thine own : 
Stranger long to thee and rest, 
See, the prodigal is come ; 
Open wide thy arms and breast, 
Take the weary wanderer home. 

3 Thine eye observed from far, 
Thy pity drew me near ; 

Me thy bosom yearned to see, 
Me thy mercy ran to find, 
Empty, poor, and void of thee, 
Hungry, sick, and faint, and blind. 

4 Thou on my neck didst fall , 
Thy kiss forgave me all. 

Still the gracious words I hear, 
Words that made the Saviour mine, 
" Haste, for him the robe prepare, 
His be righteousness divine." 

7s. oO. Tune 581. 

Quiet, Lord, my froward heart, 
Make me teachable and mild, 
Upright, simple, free from art, 



GOD THE FATHER. 23 

Make me as a weaned child ; 
From distrust and envy free, 
Pleased with all that pleaseth thee. 

2 What thou shalt to-day provide, 

Let me as a child receive ; 
What to-morrow may betide, 

Calmly to thy wisdom leave ; 
'T is enough that thou wilt care, 
Why should I the burden bear ? 

3 As a little child relies 

On a care beyond his own, 
Knows he's neither strong nor wise, 

Fears to stir a step alone ; 
Let me thus with thee abide, 
As my Father, guard, and guide. 

4 Thus preserved from Satan's wiles, 

Safe from dangers, free from fears, 
May I live upon thy smiles, 

Till the promised hour appears, 
When the sons of God shall prove 

All their Father's boundless love. 

7s. Ol. Tune 11. 

Day by day the manna fell ; 
Oh, to learn this lesson well ! 
Still by constant mercy fed, 
Give me, Lord, my daily bread. 

2 " Day by day" the promise reads, 
Daily strength for daily needs, 
Cast foreboding fears away : 
Take the manna of to-day. 

3 Lord, my times are in thy hand ; 
All my brightest hopes have planned 
To thy wisdom I resign, 

And would make thy purpose mine. 



24 GOD THE FATHER. 

4 Thou my daily task shall give , 
Day by day to thee I live ; 
So shall added years fulfill, 
Not my own — my Father's will. 



THE MINISTRY OF THE ANGELS. 
6s & 5s. O/W. Tune 141. 

While the pilgrim travels 

On this earthly ground, 
Watchful guardian-angels 

Compass him around ; 
Like Elisha's servant, 

He in faith espies 
Hosts with fiery horses, 

Flaming chariots rise. 

L. M. GO. Tune 22. 

To God let all the human race 
Bring adoration, thanks, and praise ; 
He makes his love and wisdom known 
By angels who surround his throne. 

2 The angels whom his breath inspires, 
His ministers, are flaming fires ; 
With joy they in his service move, 
To bear his vengeance or his love. 

3 With gladness they obey his will. 
And all his purposes fulfill ; 

All those who Jesus' children are, 
Are special objects of their care, 

4 Our God defends us day by day, 
From many dangers in our way, 
By angels, who forever keep 

A watchful eye, when we 're asleep. 



THE MINISTRY OF THE ANGELS. 25 

5 Lord, we '11 bless thee all our days, 
Our souls shall glory in thy grace ; 
Thy praise shall dwell upon our tongues, 
All saints and angels join our songs. 

6 We pray thee, let the heavenly host 
Be guardians of our land and coast ; 
Bid them watch o'er thy flock of grace, 
That we may lead a life of peace, 

L. M. o4. Tune 22. 

Now let us join our hearts and tongues, 
And emulate the angels' songs ; 
For sinners may address their king 
In songs that angels cannot sing. 

2 They praise the Lamb who once was slain, 
But we can add a higher strain ; 

Not only say, he suffered thus : 
But, that he suffered all for us. 

3 Jesus, who passed the angels by, 
Assumed our flesh to bleed and die ; 
He who redeemed us with his blood, 
As man still fills the throne of God. 

4 Immanuel, our brother now, 

Is he 'fore whom the angels bow ; 
They join with us to praise his name, 
But we the nearest interest claim. 

5 But, ah, how faint our praises rise ! 
Sure, 't is the wonder of the skies, 
That we who share his richest love, 

So cold and unconcerned should prove. 

6 Oh glorious hour, it comes with speed, 
When we, from sin and darkness freed, 
Shall see our God who died for man, 
And praise him more than angels can. 



26 GOD THE FATHER. 



THE WORK OF REDEMPTION. 
C. M. OO. Tune 14. 

Behold what love the Father hath 

On guilty men bestowed, 
That we, who children are of wrath, 

Should children be of God. 

2 Oh, how beyond expression great 

His love in Christ doth shine ! 
? T is like himself — the eternal God, 
Past knowledge, all divine. 

3 Behold, for fallen, guilty man, 

The Lord of glory dies ; 
Lays down his life us to redeem, 
A precious sacrifice. 

4 Now doth our Lord, the Son of God, 

Who for us lived and died, 
See of the travail of his soul, 
And is well satisfied. 

5 Peace and good-will are now to man 

Most gloriously displayed, 
Aad life eternal we obtain 

From God, in Christ our head. 

6 Oh, let us then repeat the theme, 

Which always sounds above ; 
And ever sing with joyful hearts, 
The wonders of his love. 



C. M. D. 00. Tune 590 

Christ, the good shepherd, God's own Son 
From all eternity, 



THE WORK OF REDEMPTION. 27 

Urged by his love, exchanged his throne 

For human misery ; 
His wandering sheep gone far astray 

He sought with pungent pain, 
And did for all a ransom pay , 

To bring them home again. 

2 One of those sheep, in deserts lost, 

Art thou, my sinful soul ; 
His life it hath the shepherd cost, 

To save and make thee whole ; 
Now hear his voice with gratitude, 

Call on his saving name ; 
For thee he shed his precious blood, 

And now his own doth claim. 

L. M. 07. Tune 22. 

To God we render thanks and praise, 
Who pitied mankind's fallen race, 
And gave his dear and only Son, 
That us, as children, he might own. 

2 The Word eternal did assume 

Our flesh and blood, and man become, 
The First and Last with w T onder see 
Partake of human misery. 

3 He came to seek and save the lost ; 
We sinned, and he would bear the cost, 
That we might share eternal bliss ; 
Oh, what unbounded love was this. 

4 How wretched they who still despise 
Jesus, the pearl of greatest price ; 
Those who neglect to hear his voice, 
Must perish by their own free choice. 

5 Unhappy those who turn away, 
Or such as carelessly delay 



28 GOD THE SON. 

To meet their Saviour, though he came 
Their souls from misery to reclaim. 

6 Come, sinners, Jesus will receive 
The chief of sinners ; come and live ; 
" I'll dwell with you," our Saviour saith ; 
Receive him in your hearts by faith. 



GOD THE SON. 

C. M. OO. Tune 14 

Oh, the delights, the heavenly joys, 

The glories of the place, 
Where Jesus sheds the brightest beams 

Of his o'erflowing grace ! 

2 Sweet majesty and awful love 

Sit smiling on his brow ; 
And all the glorious ranks above, 
At humble distance bow. 

3 Archangels sound his lofty praise, 

Through every heavenly street ; 
And lay their highest honors down, 
Submissive, at his feet. 

4 Princes to his imperial name 

Bend their bright sceptres down ; 
Dominions, thrones, and pow r ers rejoice 
To see him wear the crown. 

5 Upon that dear majestic head, 

That cruel thorns did wound, 
See what immortal glories shine, 
And circle it around. 

6 This is the man, the exalted man, 

Whom we unseen adore ; 
But when our eyes shall see his face, 
Our hearts shall love him more. 



GOD THE SON. 29 

7s. Ot!, Tune 581. 

Christ, whose glory fills the skies, 
Christ, the true, the only light, 

Sun of righteousness, arise, 

Triumph o'er the shades of night ; 

Day-spring from on high, be near ; 

Day-star, in my heart appear. 

2 Dark and cheerless is the morn, 

Unaccompanied by thee ; 
Joyless is the day's return, 

Till thy mercy's beams I see ; 
Till they inward light impart, 
Glad my eyes, and warm my heart. 

3 Visit, then, this soul of mine, 

Pierce the gloom of sin and grief : 
Fill me, radiancy divine ! 

Scatter all my unbelief; 
More and more thyself display, 
Shining to the perfect day. 

Ss, 8s & 5s. 40. Tune 63. 

Jesus, who with thee 

Can compared be ? 
Source of rest and consolation, 
Life, and light, and full salvation ; 

Son of God, with thee 

None compared can be. 

2 Thou hast died for me, 
From all misery 

And distress me to deliver, 
And from death to save forever ; 

I am by thy blood 

Reconciled to God. 

3 Highest King and Priest, 
Prophet, Lord, and Christ, 



30 GOD THE SON. 

Thy dear sceptre is embraced 
By me at thy feet abased ; 

I choose Mary's seat 

At thy holy feet. 

4 Grant me steadiness, 
Lord, to run my race, 

Following thee with love most tender, 
So that Satan may not hinder 

Me by craft or force ; 

Further thou my course. 

5 By thy Spirit's light 
Me instruct aright, 

That I watch and pray with fervor, 
Trusting thee, my soul's preserver ; 

Love unfeigned, O Lord, 

Unto me afford. 

6 When I hence depart, 
Strengthen thou my heart ; 

Where thou art, O Lord, convey me ; 
In thy righteousness array me, 

That at thy right hand 

Joyful I may stand. 

L. M. 41. Tune 22. 

My song shall bless the Lord of all, 
My praise ascend to his abode : 
Thee, Saviour, by that name I call, 
The great supreme, the mighty God. 

2 Without beginning or decline, 
Object of faith, and not of sense ; 
Eternal ages saw him shine, 

He shines eternal ages hence. 

3 As much, when in the manger laid, 
Almighty ruler of the sky, 



GOD THE SON. 31 

As when the six days' work he made 
Filled all the morning-stars with joy. 

4 Of all the crowns Jehovah bears, 
Salvation is his dearest claim ; 

That gracious sound well-pleased he hears, 
And owns Immanuel for his name. 

5 A cheerful confidence I feel, 

My well-placed hopes with joy I see ; 
My bosom glows with heavenly zeal, 
To worship him who died for me. 

6 As man he pities my complaint ; 
His power and truth are all divine, 
He will not fail, he cannot faint, 
Salvation 's sure, and must be mine. 

5s, 8s & Ss. 4/0. Tune 38. 

O Eternal Word, 

Jesus Christ, our Lord ! 
While the hosts of heaven adore thee, 
We with awe fall down before thee, 

And with rapture raise 

Songs of love and praise. 

2 God and man indeed, 

Comfort in all need, 
Thou becam'st a man of sorrows, 
To gain life eternal for us, 

By thy precious blood, 

Jesus, man and God. 

P. M. 43. Tune 172. 

Thy majesty, how vast it is, 

And how immense the glory, 
Which thou, O Jesus, dost possess ; 

Both heaven and earth adore thee ; 
The legions of angels exalt thy great name, 



32 GOD THE SON. 

Thy glory and might are transcendent ; 
And thousands of thousands thy praises pro- 
claim, 
Upon thee gladly dependent. 

2 The Father's equal, God the Son, 

With him thou ever reignest ; 
Thou art partaker of his throne, 

And all things thou sustainest ; 
Both angels and men view their Maker as 
man, 

With joy that is past all expression ; 
Oh happy, unspeakably happy, who can 

Find in him life and salvation. 

3 This mystery every throne and power 

Admires with adoration ; 
The angelic choirs for evermore 

Extol his incarnation ; 
The angels and elders before him fall down, 

With accents melodious him praising ; 
Unto the Lamb slain, and to him on the 
throne, 

They render glory unceasing. 

4 The church on earth in humble strain, 

Exalteth Christ our Saviour ; 
She sings, the Lamb for us was slain, 

Our foe is cast for ever ; 
For Christ hath redeemed us by his precious 
blood 
Out of every nation and kindred, 
And made us thereby kings and priests unto 
God, 
To him thanksgiving be rendered. 

5 When Christ in majesty shall come, 

With all his bright attendance, 
On every man pronounce a doom, 
An awful, final sentence ; 



GOD THE SON. 33 

Then shall all his enemies quaking with dread, 
Wish mountains and rocks, them to cover ; 

The ransomed with gladness will lift up their 
head, 
And live with Jesus for ever. 

L, M. - 44. Tune 22. 

Before the heavens were stretched abroad, 
From everlasting was the Word ; 

With God he was, the Word was God, 
And must divinely be adored. 

2 By his own power were all things made ; 

By him supported all things stand ; 
He is the whole creation's head, 
And angels fly at his command. 

3 Mortals with joy behold his face, 

The eternal Father's only Son ; 
How full of truth, how full of grace 

Was Christ, in whom the Godhead shone. 

4 Archangels left their high abode, 

To learn new mysteries here, and tell 
The love of our descending God, 
The glories of Immanuel. 

S. M. 45. Tune 595. 

Jesus, my Lord, my God, 

The God supreme thou art ; 
The Lord of hosts, whose precious blood 

Is sprinkled on my heart. 

2 Jehovah is thy name ; 

And through thy blood applied, 
Convinced and certified I am, 
There is no God beside. 



34 GOD THE SON. 

3 Soon as the Spirit shows 

That precious blood of thine, 
The happy, pardoned sinner knows 
It is the blood divine. 

4 Yea, only he who feels, 

My Saviour for me died, 
Is certain that the Godhead dwells 
In Jesus crucified. 



■46. 



S. M. <±\). Tune 595. 



Prepare a thankful song 

To the Redeemer's name ; 
His praises should employ each tongue, 

And every heart inflame. 

2 He laid his glory by, 

And dreadful pains endured, 
That rebels, such as you and I, 
From wrath might be secured. 

3 Upon the cross he died, 

Our debt of sin to pay ; 
The blood and water from his side 
Wash guilt and sin away. 

4 And now he pleading stands 

For us, before the throne ; 
And answers all the law demands, 
With what himself hath done. 

5 He sees us willing slaves 

To sin and Satan's power ; 
But with an outstretched arm he saves, 
In his appointed hour. 

6 The Holy Ghost he sends, 

Our stubborn souls to move, 

To make his enemies his friends, 

And conquer them by love. 



GOD THE SON. 35 

7 The love of sin departs, 

The life of grace takes place, 
Soon as his voice invites our hearts 
To rise and seek his face. 

8 The world and Satan rage, 

But he their power controls ; 
His wisdom, love, and truth engage 
Protection for our souls. 

9 Though pressed, we need not yield, 

But shall prevail at length ; 
For Jesus is our sun and shield, 
Our righteousness and strength. 

10 Assured that Christ our king 
Will put our foes to flight, 
We on the field of battle sing, 
And triumph while we fight. 

L. M. 47. Tune 22. 

Come, worship at Immanuei's feet ; 
Behold in him what wonders meet ; 
Words are too feeble to express 
His worth, his glory, or his grace. 

2 He is the head ; each member lives, 
And owns the vital power he gives ; 
The saints below, and saints above, 
Joined by his Spirit and his love. 

3 He is the vine ; his heavenly root 
Supplies each branch with life and fruit ; 
Oh may a lasting union join 

My soul to Christ the living vine. 

4 He is the rock ; how firm he proves ; 
The rock of ages never moves ; 

But the sweet streams that from him flow, 
Attend us all the desert through. 



36 GOD THE SON. 

5 He is the sun of righteousness 
Diffusing light, and joy, and peace ; 
What healing in his beams appears, 
To chase our clouds and dry our tears. 

6 Yet faintly to us mortals here, 

His glory, grace, and worth appear ; 
His beauties we shall clearly trace, 
When we behold him face to face. 

P. M. 48. Tune 249. 

We bow before thy throne, 

Jesus, and thee alone 

Our God and Saviour own ; 
While pilgrims here on earth we are, 
We to thy courts will oft repair, 

To offer prayer and praise ; 

O God of grace, 

Thy saving name we bless. 

2 Again we raise the strain, 

Worthy the Lamb once slain, 

For evermore to reign ; 
Thee, Christ, God blessed for evermore 
Our lips confess, our hearts adore ; 

Honor and majesty, 

Be given to thee, 

Now and eternally. 



ADVENT. 



7s & 6s. 49. Tune 151 

How shall I meet my Saviour ? 

How shall I welcome thee ? 
What manner of behavior 

Is now required of me ? 



ADVENT. 37 

I wait for thy salvation ; 

Grant me thy Spirit's light ; 
Thus will my preparation 

Be pleasing in thy sight. 

2 While with her sweetest flowers 

Thy Zion strews thy way, 
I '11 raise with all my powers 

To thee a grateful lay ; 
To thee, the king of glory, 

I '11 tune a song divine, 
And make thy love's bright story 

In graceful numbers shine. 

L. M. 50. Tune 22. 

On Jordan's banks the Baptist's cry 
Announces that the Lord is nigh ; 
Come near and hearken, for he brings 
Glad tidings from the king of kings. 

2 Be purified each christian breast, 
And furnished for so great a guest : 
Yea, let us all our hearts prepare 
For Christ to come and enter there. 

3 For thou art our salvation, Lord, 
Our refuge and our great reward ; 
Without thy grace our souls must fade, 
And wither like a flower decayed. 

4 Stretch forth thine hand a balm to pour, 
And make us rise to fall no more, 

Upon thy pardoned people shine, 
And fill the world with grace divine. 

5 To him who left the throne of heaven 
To save mankind, all praise be given ; 
Like praise be to the Father done, 
And Holy Spirit, three in one. 



38 GOD THE SON. 

7s. 51. Tune 11. 

All the world give praises due ; 
God is faithful, God is true ; 
He to man doth comfort send 
In his Son, the sinners 7 friend. 

2 What the fathers wished of old, 
What the promises foretold, 
What the seers did prophesy, 
Is fulfilled most gloriously. 

3 My salvation, welcome be ; 
Thou, my portion, praise to thee ; 
Come, and make thy blest abode 
In my heart, O Son of God. 

4 Grant thy comforts to my mind, 
Since I 'm helpless, poor, and blind ; 
Oh may I in faith abide 

Thine, and never turn aside. 

5 Jesus, when in majesty 

Thou shalt come my judge to be, 
Grant in grace that I may stand 
Justified at thy right hand. 

L. M. 0/0. Tune 22. 

Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates ; 
Behold, the king of glory waits ; 
The king of kings is drawing near, 
The Saviour of the world is here. 

2 The Lord is just, a helper tried ; 
Mercy is ever at his side ; 

His kingly crown is holiness, 
His sceptre, pity in distress. 

3 Oh, blest the land, the city blest, 
Where Christ the ruler is confessed ; 



ADVENT. 39 

Oh, happy hearts and happy homes, 
To whom this king of triumph comes. 

4 Fling wide the portals of your heart, 
Make it a temple, set apart 

From earthly use for heaven's employ, 
Adorned with prayer and love and joy. 

5 Redeemer, come : I open wide 

My heart to thee ; here, Lord, abide ; 
Let me thy inner presence feel, 
Thy grace and love in me reveal. 

6 So come, my sovereign, enter in ; 
Let new and nobler life begin ; 
The Holy Spirit guide us on, 
Until our glorious goal is won. 

7s & 6s. OO. Tune 151. 

Oh how shall I receive thee, 

How greet thee, Lord, aright ? 
All nations long to see thee, 

My hope, my heart's delight ! 
Oh kindle, Lord, most holy, 

Thy lamp within my breast, 
To do in spirit lowly 

All that may please thee best. 

2 Thy Zion palms is strewing, 

And branches fresh and fair ; 
My heart, its powers renewing, 

An anthem shall prepare ; 
My soul puts off her sadness, 

Thy glories to proclaim ; 
With all her strength and gladness, 

She fain would serve thy name. 



3 I lay in fetters groaning, 

Thou com'st to set me free ! 



40 GOD THE SON. 

I stood, my shame bemoaning, 
Thou com'st to honor me 1 

A glory thou dost give me, 
A treasure safe on high, 

That will not fail nor leave me, 
As earthly riches fly. 

4 Love caused thy incarnation, 

Love brought thee down to me; 
Thy thirst for my salvation 

Procured my liberty ; 
O love beyond all telling, 

That led thee to embrace, 
In love all love excelling, 

Our lost and fallen race ! 

5 Rejoice then, ye sad-hearted, 

Who sit in deepest gloom, 
Who mourn o'er joys departed^, 

And tremble at your doom ; 
He who aloue can cheer you, 

Is standing at the door ; 
He brings Ms pity near you, 

And bids you weep no more. 

e*. 54 

Once he came in blessing, 
All our ills redressing, 
Came in likeness lowly, 
Son of God most holy ; 
Bore the cross to save us, 
Hope and freedom gave us. 

2 Still he comes within us, 
Still his voice would win us, 
From the sins that hurt us ; 
Would to truth convert us, 
From our foolish errors, 
Ere he comes in terrors. 



ADVENT. 41 

Thus if thou hast known him, 
Not ashamed to own him ; 
Nor dost love him coldly, 
But wilt trust him boldly ; 
He will now receive thee, 
Heal thee, and forgive thee. 

He who well endureth, 
Bright reward secureth ; 
Come then, O Lord Jesus, 
From our sins release us ; 
Let us here confess thee, 
Till in heaven we bless thee. 



C. M. 55. Tu.ne 14, 

Hark the glad sound ! the Saviour comes, 

The Saviour promised long ; 
Let every heart prepare a throne, 

And every voice a song. 

2 He comes, the prisoners to release, 

In Satan's bondage held ; 
The gates of brass before him burst, 
The iron fetters yield. 

3 He comes, from thickest films of vice, 

To clear the mental ray, 
And on the eye, long closed in night, 
To pour celestial day. 

4 He comes, the broken heart to bind, 

The bleeding soul to cure ; 
And, with the riches of his grace, 
To bless the humble poor. 

5 Our glad hosannas, Prince of peace, 

Thy welcome shall proclaim ; 
And heaven's eternal arches ring 
With thy beloved name. 



42 GOD THE SON. 

8s&7s. 56. Tune 16. 

Hail ! thou long-expected Jesus, 
Born to set thy people free ; 

From our fears and sins release us, 
Let us find our rest in thee. 

2 Israel's strength and consolation, 

Hope of all the earth thou art ; 
Long desired of every nation, 
Joy of every waiting heart. 

3 Born, thy people to deliver ; 

Born a child, yet God our king ; 
Born, to reign in us forever ; 

Now thy gracious kingdom bring. 

4 By thine own eternal Spirit, 

Rule in all our hearts alone ; 
By thine all-sufficient merit, 
Raise us to thy glorious throne. 



INCARNATION AND BIRTH. 
C. M. 57. Tune 14. 

Joy to the world, the Lord is come ; 

Let earth receive her king ; 
Let every heart prepare him room, 

And heaven and nature sing. 

2 Joy to the earth, the Saviour reigns ; 

Let men their songs employ ; 
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains 
Repeat the sounding joy. 

3 No more let sin and sorrow grow, 

Nor thorns infest the ground ; . 
He comes to make his blessings flow 
Far as the curse is found. 



INCARNATION AND BIRTH. 43 

4 He rules the world with truth and grace, 
And makes the nations prove 
The glories of his righteousness, 
And wonders of his love. 

8s, 7s & 4s. OO. Tu.ne 585. 

Hail, thou wondrous infant stranger, 

Born lost Eden to regain ; 
Welcome in thy humble manger, 

Welcome to thy creature man ; 
Hail Immanuel, 

Thou who wast ere time began. 

2 Say, ye blest seraphic legions, 

What thus brought your Maker down? 
Say, why did he leave your regions, 
Why forsake his heavenly throne ? 

Notes melodious 
Tell the cause : Good will to man. 

3 We this offered Saviour needed, 

Hence we join your theme with joy ; 
We by none will be exceeded, 
While we laud this mystery, 

And with winder 
God incarnate glorify. 

8s, 7s & 4s. J, Tuine 585. 

Peace on earth, heaven is proclaiming ; 

Peace, descending from above, 
Peace, good will, lost man reclaiming, 

Peace from God, God Avho is love ; 
Peace in Jesus, 

Peace that never shall remove. 

2 Glory to our great Creator, 
Glory in the highest strain ; 
Glory to the Mediator, 



44 GOD THE SON. 

Both from angels and from men ; 
To Immanuel, 
All the glory doth pertain. 

S. M. OO. Tune 595. 

O Saviour of our race, 

Welcome indeed thou art, 
Blessed Redeemer, fount of grace, 

To this my longing heart ! 

2 Light of the world, abide 

Through faith within my heart ; 
Leave me to seek no other guide, 
Nor e'er from thee depart. 

3 Thou art the life, O Lord ! 

Sole light of life thou art ! 
Let not thy glorious rays be poured 
In vain on my dark heart. 

4 Star of the East, arise ! 

Drive all my clouds away ; 
Guide me till earth's dim twilight dies 
Into the perfect day. 

7s. 61. Tune 11. 

What good news the angels bring ! 
What glad tidings of our king ! 
Christ the Lord is born to-day, 
Christ, who takes our sins away ! 

2 He who rules both heaven and earth 
Hath iu Bethlehem his birth ; 
Him shall all the faithful see, 

And rejoice eternally. 

3 Lift your hearts and voices high, 
With hosannas fill the sky ; 
Glory be to God above, 

Who is infinite in love ! 



INCARNATION AND BIRTH. 45 

4 Peace on earth, good will to men ! 
Now with us our God is seen, 
Angels join his name to praise, 
Help to sing redeeming grace. 

5 Jesus is the loveliest name, 
This the angel doth proclaim ; 
Sinners poor he came to save, 
They in him redemption have. 

6 They who see themselves undone, 
And take refuge to the Son, 
They shall all be born again, 
And with him in glory reign. 

7s. 62. Tune 11. 

Hark ! the herald-angels sing, 
Glory to the new-born king ; 
Peace on earth, and mercy mild, 
God and sinners reconciled ! 

2 Joyful, all ye nations, rise ; 
Join the triumph of the skies ; 
With the angelic host proclaim ; 
" Christ is born in Bethlehem !" 

4 Veiled in flesh the Godhead see ! 
Hail the incarnate Deity ! 
Pleased as man with men to dwell, 
Jesus our Immanuel. 

4 Hail the heaven-born Prince of peace ! 
Hail the sun of righteousness ! 

Light and life to all he brings, 
Risen with healing in his wings. 

5 Lo, he lays his glory by ; 

Born, that man no more may die ; 
Born, to raise the sons of earth ; 
Born, to give them second birth. 



46 GOD THE SON. 

6 Sing, we then, with angels sing ; 
" Glory to the new-born king ! 
Peace on earth and mercy mild, 
God and sinners reconciled." 

8s 7s & 4-s. OO. Tune 585. 

Angels, from the realms of glory, 
Wing your flight o'er all the earth ; 
Ye who sang creation's story, 
Now proclaim Messiah's birth ; 

Come and worship, 
Worship Christ, the new-born king. 

2 Shepherds, in the field abiding, 
Watching o'er your flocks by night, 
God with man is now residing, 
Yonder shines the infant light ; 

Come and worship, 
Worship Christ, the new-born king. 

3 Sages, leave your contemplations, 
Brighter visions beam afar ; 
Seek the great desire of nations ; 
Ye have seen his natal star ; 

Come and worship, 
Worship Christ, the new-born king. 

4 Saints, before the altar bending, 
Watching long in hope and fear, 
Suddenly the Lord descending. 
In his temple shall appear ■ 

Come and worship, 
Worship Christ, the new-born king. 

5 Sinners, wrung with true repentance, 
Doomed for guilt to endless pains ; 
Justice now revokes the sentence, 
Mercy calls you, — break your chains ; 

Come and worship, 
Worship Christ, the new-born king. 



INCARNATION AND BIRTH. 47 

8s & 7s. 64. Tune 16. 

Hark ! what mean those holy voices, 
Sweetly sounding through the skies ? 

Lo ! th' angelic host rejoices, 
Heavenly hallelujahs rise. 

2 Hear them tell the wondrous story, 

Hear them chant in hymns of joy ; 
" Glory in the highest, glory ! 
Glory be to God most high ! 

3 " Peace on earth, good-will from heaven, 

Reaching far as man is found ; 
Souls redeemed and sins forgiven ! 
Loud our golden harps shall sound. 

4 " Christ is born, the great anointed ; 

Heaven and earth his praises sing ! 
Oh receive whom God appointed 

For your Prophet, Priest, and King ! 

5 " Haste, ye mortals, to adore him ; 

Learn his name, and taste his joy ; 
Till in heaven ye sing before him, — 
Glory be to God most high I" 

8s & 7s. 00. Tune 16. 

Christ the Lord, the Lord most glorious, 

Now is born ; oh shout aloud, 
Man by him is made victorious, 

Praise your Saviour, hail your God. 

2 Praise the Lord, for on us shineth 

Christ the sun of righteousness ; 
He to us in love inclineth, 

Cheers our souls with pardoning grace. 

3 Praise the Lord, whose saving splendor 

Shines into the darkest night ; 



48 GOD THE SON. 

Oh what praises shall we render 
For this never-ceasing light. 

4 Praise the Lord, God our salvation, 
Praise him who retrieved our loss ; 
Sing, with awe, and love's sensation, 
Hallelujah, God with us. 

L. M. 00. Tune 22. 

To-day we celebrate the birth 
Of Jesus Christ, who came on earth 
Man as his property to claim, 
And from perdition to redeem. 

2 Awake, my heart ; my soul, arise ; 
Look who in yonder manger lies ; 
Who is that child, so poor and mean ? 
? T is he who all things doth sustain. 

3 Welcome, oh welcome, noble guest, 
Who sinners not despised hast, 
But cam'st into our misery ; 

How shall we pay due thanks to thee? 

4 Immanuel, incarnate God, 
Prepare my heart for thy abode ; 
Oh may I, through thy aiding grace, 
In all I do, show forth thy praise. 

H. M. 1)7. Tune 342. 

Lo ! God, our God, has come ; 

To us a child is born, 
To us a son is given ; 

Bless, bless the blessed morn ! 
Oh ! happy, lowty, lofty birth ! 
Now God, our God, has come to earth. 



2 Rejoice ! our God has come, 
In love and lowliness ; 



IXCARXATIOX AJZD BIRTH. 49 

The Son of God has come, 

The sons of men to bless ; 
God with us now descends to dwell, 
God in our flesh, Immanuel. 

3 Praise ye the Word made flesh ; 

True God, true man is he ; 
Praise ye the Christ of God ; 

To whom all glory be ! 
Praise ye the Lamb that once was slain, 
Praise ye the king that comes to reign. 

us & ios. bo. 

Brightest and best of the sons of the morn- 
ing, 
Dawn on our darkness, and lend us thine 
aid: 
Star of the East, the horizon adorning, 
Guide where our mfknt Redeemer is laid! 

2 Cold on his cradle the dew-drops are shining ; 

Low lies his head with the beasts of the stall; 
Angels adore him, in slumber reclining, 
Maker and monarch and Saviour of all ! 

3 Say, shall we yield him in costly devotion, 

Odors of Edom, and offerings divine, 
Gems of the mountain, and pearls of the ocean, 
Myrrh from the forest, or gold from the 
mine? 

4 Vainly we offer each ample oblation ; 

Vainly with gifts would his favor secure ; 
Kicher by far is the heart's adoration : 

Dearer to God are the prayers of the poor. 

5 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning, 

Dawn on our darkness, and lend us thine 

aid; 
Star of the East, the horizon adorning, 
Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. 

4 



50 GOD THE SON. 

7s. 69 «, Tune 11. 

Bright and joyful is the morn, 
For to us a child is born ; 
From the highest realms of heaven 
Unto us a son is given. 

2 On his shoulder he shall bear 
Power and majesty, and wear 
On his vesture and his thigh, 
Names most awful, names most high. 

3 Wonderful in counsel he, 
Christ, th' incarnate Deity, 
Sire of ages ne'er to cease, 

King of kings, and Prince of peace. 

4 Come and worship at his feet, 
Yield to him the homage meet, 
From the manger to the throne ; 
Homage due to God alone. 

lis. TO, Tune 39. 

Come hither, ye faithful, 

Triumphantly sing ! 
Come, see in the manger 

The angels' dread king ! 
To Bethlehem hasten 

With joyful accord ! 
Oh, come ye, come hither 

To worship the Lord I 

2 True Son of the Father, 

He comes from the skies ; 
To be born of a virgin 
He doth not despise. 

To Bethlehem hasten, etc. 

3 Hark, hark to the angels ! 

All singing in heaven, 



INCARNATION AND BIRTH. 51 

"To God in the highest 
All glory be given !." 

To Bethlehem hasten, etc. 

4 To thee, then, O Jesus, 

This clay of thy birth, 
Be glory and honor 

Through heaven and earth ; 
True Godhead incarnate, 

Omnipotent Word ! 
Oh, come, let us hasten 

To worship the Lord ! 

L. M. 71. Tune 22. 

Rejoice, our nature Christ assumes ; 
Born of a virgin, lo, he comes, 
As the Messiah fore-ordained ; 
Adore and wonder, every land. 

2 He left his bright, his glorious throne, 

He bowed the heavens, to earth came down ; 
And thus his wondrous race began, 
As God with God and man with man. 

3 Behold a great, a heavenly light, 

From Bethlehem's manger shining bright, 
Around those who in darkness dwell, 
The night of evil to dispel. 

4 Incarnate God, exert thy power ; 
Arise, thou glorious conqueror : 
Subdue sin, death, and every foe, 
Erect thy kingdom here below. 

8s, 3s & 6s 72. Tune 157. 

All my heart this night rejoices, 
As I hear, 
Far and near, 



52 GOD THE SON. 

Sweetest angel voices ; 

" Christ is born," their choirs are singing : 

Till the air, 

Everywhere, 
Now with joy is ringing. 

2 Hark, a voice from yonder manger, 

Soft and sweet, 

Doth entreat, 
" Flee from woe and danger ; 
Brethren, come, from all that grieves you 

You are freed ; 

All you need 
I will surely give you." 

3 Come then, let us hasten yonder ; 

Here let all, 

Great and small, 
Kneel in awe and wonder ; 
Love him who with love is yearning ; 

Hail the star, 

That from far, 
Bright with hope is burning. 

4 Ye who pine in weary sadness, 

Weep no more, 

For the door 
Now is found, of gladness ; 
Cling to him, for he will guide you : 

Where no cross, 

Pain or loss, 
Can again betide you. 

5 Blessed Saviour, let me find thee ; 

Keep thou me 

Close to thee, 
Cast me not behind thee ; 
Life of life, my heart thou stillest, 

Calm I rest 

On thy breast, 
All this void thou fillest. 



INCARNATION AND BIRTH. 53 

6 Heedfully my Lord 1 11 cherish, 

Live to thee, 

And with thee 
Dying, shall not perish ; 
But shall dwell with thee forever, 

Far on high, 

In the joy 
That can alter never. 

L. M. JO. Tune 22 

We sing to thee, Immanuel, 
The Prince of life, salvation's well, 
The plant of heaven, the star of morn, 
The Lord of lords, the virgin-born. 

2 All glory, worship, thanks and praise, 
That thou art come in these our days ! 
Thou heavenly guest expected long, 
We hail thee with a joyful song. 

3 For thee, since first the world was made, 
Men's hearts have waited,watched and praved; 
Prophets and patriarchs, year by year, 
Have longed to see thy light appear. 

4 O God, they prayed, from Zion rise, 
And hear thy captive people's cries ; 
At length, O Lord ! salvation bring, 
Then Jacob shall rejoice and sing. 

5 Now thou art here, we know thee now ; 
In lowly manger liest thou 

A child, yet makest all things great, 
• Poor, yet is earth thy robe of state. 

6 Thou, who both heaven and earth dost sway, 
In strangers' inn art fain to stay ; 

And though thy pow T er makes angels blest, 
Dost seek thy food from human breast. 



54 GOD THE SON. 

7 Encouraged thus, our love grows bold, 
On thee to lay our steadfast hold, 
The cross which thou didst undergo, 

Has vanquished death and healed our woe. 

8 Thou art our head; then, Lord, of thee 
True living members we will be ; 

And, in the strength thy grace shall give, 
Will live as thou wouldst have us live, 

9 As each short- year rolls quickly round, 
Our hallelujahs shall resound ; 

And, when we reckon years no more, 
May we, in heaven, thy name adore. 

L. M. D. 74. Tune 166 

What offering shall I bring to thee, 

Immanuel, my king and God ? 
Who didst vouchsafe a man to be, 

To save me by thy precious blood ; 
Thou, at whose birth the angels sing, 

" Peace upon earth, good will to men," 
To whom the sages humbly bring 

Their gifts, though thou appear so mean. 

2 This will I do, thou child divine, 

I '11 give thee that for which thou cam'st, 
My soul and body, Lord, are thine, 

And them in love to me thou claim'st : 
My humble sacrifice receive, 

Dear Jesus, born to bleed for me, 
That I by faith in thee might live, 

And with thee live eternally. 

P. M. 75. Tune 159. 

Wisdom and power to Christ belong, 
Who left his glorious throne ; 



INCARNATION AND BIRTH. 55 

The new, the blessed gospel-song 
Is due to him alone ; 
Join all on earth in Jesus' praise, 
Join with the highest seraph's lays ; 
To us, to us God's Son is given, 
The Lord of earth and heaven. 

P. M. 76. Tune 249. 

With awe, and deeply bowed, 

We praise the incarnate God, 

Who took our flesh and blood ; 

Unto the child at Bethlehem, 

Whose birth the angelic choirs proclaim, 

We our thank-offerings bring, 

And grateful sing 

Praise to our heavenly king, 

L. M. 77. Tune 22. 

Maker of all things, Lord our God, 
Now veiled in feeble flesh and blood, 
To reconcile and set us free 
From endless woe and misery ; 

2 What heights, what depths of love divine, 
In thy blest incarnation shine ! 
Let heaven and earth unite their lays, 
To magnify thy boundless grace. 

8s & 7s. i O. Tune 16. 

Welcome, blessed heavenly stranger ! 

Open, Holy Ghost, mine eyes, 
Lead me to my Saviour's manger, 

Show me where my Jesus lies 

2 Oh, most mighty, oh, most holy 
Far above the seraph's thought ! 



56 GOD THE SON. 

Zion, view thy king as lowly 
As inspired prophets taught. 

lis. 79. Tune 39. 

To God our Immanuel, made flesh as we are, 
Our friend, our redeemer, and brother most dear, 
Be honor and glory : let with one accord 
All people say, Amen ! give praise to the Lord. 



NAME OF JESUS. 
C. M. 80. Tune 14, 

How sweet the name of Jesus sounds 

In a believer's ear ! 
It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds, 

And drives away his fear. 

2 It makes the wounded spirit whole, 

And calms the troubled breast ; 
? T is manna to the hungry soul, 
And to the weary, rest. 

3 Jesus, the rock on which I build, 

My shield and hiding-place, 
My never-failing treasury, filled 
With boundless stores of grace. 

4 Jesus ! my shepherd, husband, friend, 

My prophet, priest and king ! 
My lord, my life, my way, my end ! 
Accept the praise I bring. 

5 Weak is the effort of my heart, 

And cold my warmest thought, 
But when I see thee as thou art, 
I '11 praise thee as I ought. 



NAME OF JESUS. 57 

6 Till then I would thy love proclaim, 
With every fleeting breath ; 
And may the music of thy name 
Refresh my soul in death. 

C. M. 01. Tune 14. 

Come, Holy Ghost, inspire my song 

With thy immortal flame ; 
And teach my heart, and teach my tongue, 

The Saviour's lovely name. 

2 The Saviour ! oh, what endless charms 

Dwell in this blissful sound ; 
Its influence every fear disarms, 
And spreads sweet comfort round. 

3 Here pardon, life, and joy divine, 

In rich effusion flow 
For guilty rebels, lost by sin, 
And doomed to endless woe. 

4 God's only Son, stupendous grace, 

Forsook his throne above ; 
And swift to save our wretched race, 
He flew on wings of love. 

5 The almighty former of the skies 

Stooped to our vile abode ; 
While angels viewed with wondering eyes, 
And hailed the incarnate God. 

6 Oh, the rich depths of love divine ; 

Of bliss a boundless store ; 
Dear Saviour, let me call thee mine, 
I cannot wish for more. 

7 On thee alone my hope relies ; 

Beneath thy cross I fall, 
My Lord, my life, my sacrifice, 
My Saviour, and my all. 



58 GOD THE SON. 

7s. O/i. Tune 11. 

Jesus ! name of wondrous love, 
Name all other names above ! 
Name at which must every knee 
Bow in deep humility. 

2 Jesus ! name of priceless worth, 
To the fallen sons of earth, 
For the promise that it gave, 

" Jesus shall his people save." 

3 Jesus ! name of mercy mild, 
Given to the holy child, 
When the cup of human woe 
First he tasted here below. 

4 Jesus ! only name that's given 
Under all the mighty heaven, 
Whereby man, to sin enslaved, 
Bursts his fetters, and is saved. 

5 Jesus ! name of wondrous love ! 
Human name of him above ! 
Pleading only this we flee, 
Helpless, oh, our God, to thee. 

S. M. OO. Tune 595. 

The ancient law departs, 

And all its terrors cease ; 
For Jesus makes with faithful hearts 

A covenant of peace. 

2 The light of light divine, 

True brightness undefiled, 
He bears for us the shame of sin, 
A holy, spotless child. 

3 To-day the name is thine, 

At which we bend the knee ; 



NAME OF JESUS. 59 

They call thee Jesus, child divine ! 
Our Jesus deign to be. 

4 All praise, eternal Son, 
For thy redeeming love, 
With Father, Spirit, ever one 
In glorious might above. 

7s. 84. Tune 11. 

Sweeter sounds than music knows 
Charm me in ImmanueFs name ; 

All her hopes my spirit owes 

To his birth, and cross, and shame. 

2 When he came the angels sung, 

" Glory be to God on high !" 
Lord, unloose my stammering tongue, 
Who should louder sing than I ? 

3 Did the Lord a man become, 

That he might the law fulfill, 
Bleed and suffer in my room, 

And canst thou, my tongue, be still? 

4 No, I must my praises bring, 

Though they worthless are and weak ; 
For should I refuse to sing, 

Sure the very stones would speak. 

5 O my Saviour, shield, and sun, 

Shepherd, brother, husband, friend, 
Every precious name in one, 
I will love thee without end. 

L. M. GO. Tune 22. 

There is none other name than thine, 
Jehovah Jesus ! name divine, 
On which to rest for sins forgiven, 
For peace with God, for hope of heaven. 



60 GOD THE SON. 

2 There is none other name than thine, 
When cares and fears and griefs are mine, 
That with a gracious power can heal 
Each care and fear and grief I feel. 

3 There is none other name than thine, 
When called my spirit to resign, 

To bear me through that latest strife, 
And even in death to be my life. 

4 Name above every name ! thy praise 
Shall fill the remnant of my days ; 
Jehovah Jesus ! name divine, 
Rock of salvation, thou art mine. 

C. M. CO. Tune 14. 

Jesus, I love thy charming name, 

'T is music to mine ear ; 
Fain would I sound it out so loud, 

That earth and heaven should hear. 

2 Yes, thou art precious to my soul, 

My transport and my trust ; 
Jewels to thee are gaudy toys, 
And gold is sordid dust. 

3 All my capacious powers can wish, 

In thee doth richly meet ; 
Nor to mine eyes is light so dear, 
Nor friendship half so sweet. 

4 Thy grace still dwells upon my heart, 

And sheds its fragrance there, 
The noblest balm of all its wounds, 
The cordial of its care. 

5 I '11 speak the honors of thy name 

With my last laboring breath ; 
Then, speechless, clasp thee in mine arms, 
The antidote of death. 



MANIFESTATION TO THE GENTILES. 61 
P. M. Ol . Tune 119. 

Jesus' name, 
Source of life and happiness ; 
In this name true consolation 
Mourning sinners may possess ; 
Here is found complete salvation ; 
Blessed Jesus, we thy name will praise 

All our days. 

2 God with us, 

God appears in human frame ; 
In his name rejoice with gladness, 
Since to save lost man he came ; 
None need sink in hopeless sadness, 
For Immanuel is now with us, 
God with us. 



MANIFESTATION TO THE GENTILES. 
7s. 88. Tune 205, 

Watchman, tell us of the night, 

What its signs of promise are. 
Traveler, o'er yon mountain's height 

See that glory-beaming star. 
Watchman, does its beauteous ray 

Aught of hope or joy foretell ? 
Traveler, yes : it brings the day — 

Promised day of Israel. 

2 Watchman, tell us of the night ; 

Higher yet that star ascends. 
Traveler, blessedness and light, 

Peace and truth, its course portends. 
Watchman, will its beams alone 

Gild the spot that gave them birth ? 
Traveler, ages are its own ; 

See ! it bursts o'er all the earth. 



62 GOD THE SON. 

3 Watchman, tell us of the night, 

For the morning seems to dawn. 
Traveler, darkness takes its flight, 

Doubt and terror are withdrawn. 
Watchman, let thy wanderings cease, 

Hie thee to thy quiet home. 
Traveler, lo ! the Prince of peace, 

Lo ! the Son of God, is come ! 

C. M. Ot/. Tune 14. 

O thou, who by a star didst guide 
The wise men on their way, 

Until it came and stood beside 
The place where Jesus lay : 

2 Although by stars thou dost not lead 

Thy servants now below T , 
The Holy Spirit, when they need, 
Will show them how to go. 

3 As yet we know thee but in part : 

But still we trust thy word, 
That blessed are the pure in heart, 
For they shall see the. Lord. 

4 Oh Saviour, give us then thy grace, 

To make us pure in heart, 
That we may see thee face to face 
Hereafter, as thou art. 

L. M. y(j. Tune 22. 

O Christ, our true and only light, 
Illumine those who sit in night ; 
Let those afar now hear thy voice, 
And in thy fold with us rejoice. 

2 Fill with the radiance of thy grace 
The souls now lost in error's maze, 



MANIFESTATION TO THE GENTILES. 63 

And all, O Lord, whose secret minds, 
Some dark delusion hurts and blinds. 

3 And all who else have strayed from thee, 
Oh, gently seek ! thy healing be 

To every wounded conscience given, 
And let them also share thy heaven. 

4 Oh, make the deaf to hear thy word, 
And teach the dumb to speak, dear Lord, 
Who dare not yet the faith avow, 
Though secretly they hold it now. 

5 Shine on the darkened and the cold, 
Recall the wanderers to thy fold, 
Unite those now who walk apart, 
Confirm the weak and doubting heart. 

6 So they with us may evermore 

Such grace with wondering thanks adore, 
And endless praise to thee be given, 
By all thy church in earth and heaven. 

7s. 91. Tune 11. 

Sons of men, behold from far, 
Hail the long expected star ! 
Jacob's star that gilds the night, 
Guides bewildered nature right. 

2 Fear not hence that ill should flow, 
Wars or pestilence below ; 

Wars it bids and tumults cease, 
Ushering in the Prince of peace. 

3 Mild he shines on all beneath, 
Piercing through the shade of death ; 
Scattering error's wide-spread night, 
Kindling darkness into light. 



64 GOD THE SON. 

4 Nations all, far off and near, 
Haste to see your God appear ! 
Haste, for him your hearts prepare, 
Meet him manifested there. 

5 Here behold the dayspring rise, 
Pouring eyesight on your eyes : 
God in his own light survey, 
Shining to the perfect day. 

6 Sing, ye morning stars, again ! 
God descends on earth to reign ; 
Deigns for man his life to employ : 
Shout, ye sons of God, for joy. 

7s & 6s. \)Z. Tune 151 

Hail to the Lord's Anointed ! 

Great David's greater Son ! 
Hail, in the time appointed, 

His reign on earth begun ! 
He comes to break oppression, 

To set the captive free, 
To take away transgression, 

And rule in equity. 

2 He comes with succor speedy, 

To those who suffer wrong ; 
To help the poor and needy, 

And bid the weak be strong ; 
To give them songs for sighing, 

Their darkness turn to light, 
Whose souls condemned and dying, 

Were precious in his sight. 

3 By such shall he be feared, 

While sun and moon endure, 
Beloved, obeyed, revered ; 
For he shall judge the poor, 



MANIFESTATION TO THE GENTILES. 65 

Through changing generations, 

With justice, mercy, truth, 
While stars maintain their stations, 

Or moons renew their youth. 

4 He shall come clown like showers 

Upon the fruitful earth ; 
And joy, and hope, like flowers, 

Spring in his path to birth ; 
Before him, on the mountains, 

Shall peace, the herald go ; 
And righteousness, in fountains, 

From hill to valley flow. 

5 Arabia's desert-ranger 

To him shall bow the knee ; 
The Ethiopian stranger 

His glory come to see ; 
With offerings of devotion 

Ships from the isles shall meet, 
To pour the wealth -of ocean 

In tribute at his feet. 

6 Kings shall fall down before him, 

And gold and incense bring ; 
All nations shall adore him, 

His praise all people sing ; 
For he shall have dominion 

O'er river, sea and shore, 
Far as the eagle's pinion, 

Or dove's light wing can soar. 

7 For him shall prayer unceasing 

And daily vows ascend ; 
His kingdom still increasing, 

A kingdom without end ; 
The mountain-dew shall nourish 

A seed in weakness sown, 
Whose fruit shall spread and flourish, 

And shake like Lebanon. 



66 GOD THE SON. 

8 O'er every foe victorious, •- 

He on his throne shall rest ; 
From age to age more glorious, 

All blessing and all blest ; 
The tide of time shall never 

His covenant remove ; 
His name shall stand for ever, 

That name to us is — Love. 

7s. 93. Tune 581. 

As with gladness men of old 
Did the guiding star behold ; 
As with joy they hailed its light, 
Leading onward, beaming bright ; 
So, most gracious Lord, may we 
Evermore be led to thee. 

2 As with joyous steps they sped 
To that lowly manger-bed, 
There to bend the knee before 
Him whom heaven and earth adore ; 
So may we with willing feet 

Ever seek the mercy-seat. 

3 As they offered gifts most rare 
At that manger rude and bare ; 
So may we with holy joy, 
Pure and free from sin's alloy, 
All our costliest treasures bring, 
Christ ! to thee our heavenly king. 

4 Holy Jesus ! every day 
Keep us in the narrow way ; 
And, when earthly things are past, 
Bring our ransomed souls at last, 
Where they need no star to guide, 
Where no clouds thy glory hide. 

5 In the heavenly country bright, 
Need they no created light ; 



MANIFESTATION TO THE GENTILES. 67 

Thou its light, its joy, its crown, 
Thou its sun which goes not down ; 
There for ever may we sing 
Hallelujahs to our king. 

8s & 7s. 94. Tune 167. 

Come, thou universal blessing, 

Thou, the woman's promised seed ; 
Perfect bliss and joy unceasing, . 

Deign throughout the earth to spread : 
By thy holy incarnation, 

Life, and death, our guilt remove ; 
Visit us with thy salvation, 

Bless us with thy heavenly love. 

C. M. 95. Tune 14. 

Hail ! kingly Jesus, to thy feet 
Our hearts their tribute bring ; 

Not sparkling gold, not odors sweet, 
But love, our offering. 

2 Such treasures to thy manger-bed 

The ancient Magi brought, 
When, by the star resplendent, led, 
Judea's king they sought. 

3 But hearts of humble poverty 

Are fairer in thine eyes, 
And penitence is more to thee 
Than costly sacrifice. 

8s, 6s & 8s. 96. Tune 79. 

The wise men from the East adored 
The infant Jesus as their Lord, 
Brought gifts to him their king : 
Jesus, grant us thy light, that we 
The way may find, and unto thee 
Our hearts, our all, a tribute bring. 



68 GOD THE SON. 



LIFE, EXAMPLE AND MINISTRY. 
8s, 6s <& 8s. \) I . Tune 79. 

May Jesus Christ, the spotless Lamb, 
Who to the temple humbly came 
The legal rights to pay, 
Subdue our proud and stubborn will, 
That we his precepts may fulfill, 
Whatever rebellious nature say. 

S. M. 98, Tune 595. 

Work while it is to-day, 
This was our Master's rule ; 

With docile minds let us obey, 
As learners in his school. 

2 To work the work of God, 

Was his divine employ ; 
And we must tread the path he trod, 
Or enter not his joy. 

3 For thee our all to spend, 

Still may we watch and pray; 
And, persevering to the end, 
Work while it is to-day. 

L. M. 99. Tune 22. 

My dear Redeemer and my Lord ! 
I read my duty in thy word : 
But in thy life the law appears 
Drawn out in living characters. 

2 Such was thy truth, and such thy zeal, 
Such deference to thy Father's will, 
Such love, and meekness so divine, 
I would transcribe and make them mine. 



LIFE, EXAMPLE AND MINISTRY. 69 

3 Cold mountains and the midnight air 
Witnessed the fervor of thy prayer ; 
The desert thy temptations knew, 
Thy conflict and thy victory too. 

4 Be thou my pattern ; make me bear 
More of thy gracious image here ; 
Then God, the judge, shall own my name 
Among the followers of the Lamb. 

L. M. 100. Tune 22. 

How sweetly flowed the gospel's sound 
From lips of gentleness and grace, 

When listening thousands gathered round, 
And joy and reverence filled the place ! 

2 From heaven he came, of heaven he spoke, 

To heaven he led his followers' way ; 
Dark clouds of gloomy night he broke, 
Unveiling an immortal day. 

3 " Come, wanderers, to my Father's home ; 

Come, all ye weary ones, and rest :" 
Yes, sacred teacher, we will come, 
Obey thee, love thee, and be blest. 

C. M. 101. Tune 14. 

Oh, where is he that trod the sea ? 

Oh, where is he that spake, 
And lepers from their pains are free, 

And slaves their fetters break? 

2 The lame and palsied freely rise, 

With joy the dumb do sing ; 
And on the darkened, blinded eyes, 
Glad beams of morning spring ! 

3 Oh, where is he that trod the sea ? 

Oh, where is he that spake, 



70 GOD THE SON. 

And demons from their victims flee, 
The dead from slumber wake? 

4 Here, here art thou, almighty Lord ! 
Oh, speak to us once more, 
And let thy healing, quickening word, 
Our ruined souls restore. 

S. M. 102. Tune 698. 

Did Christ o'er sinners weep ? 

And shall our cheeks be dry ? 
Let floods of penitential grief 

Burst forth from every eye. 

2 The Son of God in tears 

The wondering angels see; 
Be thou astonished, O my soul ! 
He shed those tears for thee. 

3 He wept that we might weep ; 

Each sin demands a tear ; 

In heaven alone no sin is found, 

There is no weeping there. 

C. M. lUO. Tune 14. 

In duties and in sufferings too, 
My Lord I fain would trace ; 

As thou hast done, so would I do, 
Depending on thy grace. 

2 Inflamed with zeal, 't was thy delight, 

To do thy Father's will ; 
May the same zeal my soul excite, 
Thy precepts to fulfill. 

3 Meekness, humility, and love, 

Through all thy conduct shine ; 
Oh, may my whole deportment prove 
A copy, Lord, of thine. 



LIFE, EXAMPLE AND MINISTRY. 71 

L. M. 104. Tune 22. 

How beauteous were the marks divine, 
That in thy meekness used to shine, 
That lit thy lonely pathway, trod 
In wondrous love, O Son of God ! 

2 Oh, who like thee so calm, so bright, 
So pure, so made to live in light? 
Oh, who like thee did ever go 

So patient through a world of woe ? 

3 Oh, who like thee so humbly bore 
The scorn, the scoffs of men, before ? 
So meek, forgiving, godlike, high, 
So glorious in humility ? 

4 And death, which sets the prisoner free, 
Was pang, and scoff, and scorn, to thee ; 
Yet love through all thy torture glowed, 
And mercy with thy life-blood flowed. 

5 Oh, in thy light be mine to go, 
Illuming all my way of woe ; 
And give me ever on the road 

To trace thy footsteps, Son of God ! 

7s. 105. Tune 11. 

Father of eternal grace ! 

Glorify thyself in me ; 
Meekly beaming in my face 

May the world thine image see. 

2 Happy only in thy love, 

Poor, unfriended or unknown ; 

Fix my thoughts on things above, 

Stay my heart on thee alone. 

3 Humble, holy, all resigned 

To thy will — thy will be done ! 



72 GOD THE SON. 

Give me, Lord ! the perfect mind 
Of tlry well-beloved Son. 

4 Counting gain and glory loss, 
May I tread the path he trod ; 
Die with Jesus on the cross, 

Rise with him, to thee, my God ! 

C. M. 10b. Tune 14. 

Thou art the way ; — to thee alone 
From sin and death we flee ; 

And he, who would the Father seek, 
Must seek him, Lord ! by thee. 

2 Thou art the truth ; — thy word alone 

True wisdom can impart ; 
Thou only canst inform the mind, 
And purify the heart, 

3 Thou art the life ; — the rending tomb 

Proclaims thy conquering arm ; 
And those, who put their trust in thee, 
Nor death nor hell shall harm. 

4 Thou art the w ay, the truth, the life ; 

Grant us that way to know, 
That truth to keep, that life to win, 
Whose joys eternal flow. 

C. M. 107, Tune 14. 

O Son of God and man receive 
This humble work of mine ; 

Worth to my meanest labor give, 
By blessing it with thine. 

2 Servant of all, to toil for man 
Thou didst not, Lord, refuse ; 
Thy majesty did not disdain 
To be employed for us. 



TRANSFIGURATION. 73 

3 In all I think, or speak, or do, 

Let nie show forth thy praise ; 
Thy bright example still pursue 
Through all my future days. 

4 By faith through outward cares I go, 

From all distraction free ; 
My hands alone engaged below, 
My spirit still with thee. 

5 When thou, my Saviour, shalt appear, 

Then gladly may I cry, 
" The work thou gavest me while here 
Is done, — to thee I fly." 



TRANSFIGURATION. 
L. M. 108. Tune 22. 

Let me be with thee, where thou art, 
My Saviour, my eternal rest ; 

Then only will this longing heart 
Be fully and forever blest. 

2 Let me be with thee, where thou art, 

Thine unveiled glory to behold ; 
Then only will this wandering heart 
Cease to be faithless, treacherous, cold. 

3 Let me be with thee, where thou art, 

Where spotless saints thy name adore ; ■ 
Then only will this sinful heart 
Be evil and defiled no more. 

4 Let me be with thee, where thou art, 

Where none can die, where none remove ; 
Where life, nor death, my soul can part 
From thy blessed presence and thy love. 



74 GOD THE SON. 

L. M. 109. Tune 22. 

O wondrous type, O vision fair 
Of glory that the church shall share, 
Which Christ upon the mountain shows, 
Where brighter than the sun he glows ! 

2 From age to age the tale declare, 
How with the three disciples there, 
Where Moses and Elias meet, 

The Lord holds converse high and sweet. 

3 The law and prophets there have place, 
Two chosen, witnesses of grace ; 

The Father's voice from out the cloud 
Proclaims his only Son aloud. 

4 With shining face and bright array, 
Christ deigns to manifest to-day 
What glory shall be theirs above, 
Who joy in God with perfect love. 

5 O Father, with the eternal Son, 
And Holy Spirit, ever one, 
Vouchsafe to bring us, by thy grace, 
To see thy glory face to face. 



TRIUMPHAL ENTRY. 
. M. 110. Tune 22. 

Kide on ! ride on in majesty ! 

Hark ! all the tribes hosanna cry ; 

O Saviour meek, pursue thy road 

With palms and scattered garments strewed. 

Ride on ! ride on in majesty ! 
In lowly pomp ride on to die ; 
O Christ, thy triumphs now begin 
O'er captive death and conquered sin. 



TRIUMPHAL ENTRY. 75 

3 Ride on! ride on in majesty! 
The winged armies of the sky 

Look down with sad and wondering eyes, 
To see the approaching sacrifice. 

4 Ride on ! ride on in majesty ! 
The last and fiercest strife is nigh ; 
The Father, on his sapphire throne, 
Expects his own anointed Son. 

5 Ride on ! ride on in majesty ! 
In lowly pomp ride on to die ; 
Bow thy meek head to mortal pain, 
Then take, O God, thy power, and reign. 

L. M. 111. Tune 22. 

What are those soul-reviving strains 
Which echo thus from Salem's plains ? 
What anthems loud, and louder still, 
Sweetly resound from Zion's hill ? 

2 Lo, 't is an infant chorus sings 
Hosanna to the king of kings ; 

The Saviour comes, and babes proclaim 
Salvation sent in Jesus' name. 

3 Nor these alone their voice shall raise, 
For we will join this song of praise ; 
Still Israel's children forward press, 
To hail the Lord their righteousness. 

4 Messiah's name shall joy impart 
Alike to Jew and Gentile heart ; 
He bled for us, he bled for you, 
And we will sing hosanna too. 

5 Proclaim hosannas, loud and clear ; 
See David's Son and Lord appear ; 
Glory and praise on earth be given, 
Hosanna in the highest heaven. 



76 GOD THE SON. 

L. M. 11/g. Tune 22. 

To thee be glory, honor, praise, 
Jesus, Redeemer, Saviour, King! 

Inspired with joy at thine approach, 
Thy children loud hosannas sing. 

2 Hail, Israel's king ! hail, David's Son ! 

Hail, thou that in Jehovah's name 
Didst come thy people to redeem, 

And comest now thy crown to claim ! 

3 Then, in thy way to Salem's courts, 

They met thee with triumphal palms 
Now, lor thy glad return we watch 

With longing prayers, and vows, and psalms. 

4 Then, from the shouts of fickle joy 

Thou passedst to thy cross, thy grave ; 
Now, from the dawn of endless day, 
We welcome him that comes to save. 

5 To thee, Redeemer, Saviour, King, 

To thee be glory, honor, praise ! 
At thine approach, with joy inspired, 
Thy children loud hosannas raise. 



SUFFERINGS AND DEATH. 
5s, 8s&Ss. IlO. Tune 68. 

Holy Trinity, 

Thanks and praise to thee, 
That our life and whole salvation 
Flow from Christ's blest incarnation, 

And his death for us, 

On the shameful cross. 

2 Had we angels' tongues, 
With seraphic songs, 



SUFFERINGS AND DEATH. 77 

Bowing hearts and knees before thee, 
Triune God, we would adore thee 

In the highest strain, 

For the Lamb once slain. 



lOs & 7s. 114:. Tune 185. 

My Redeemer, overwhelmed with anguish, 

Went to Olivet for me ; 

There he kneels, his heart doth heave and 

languish 
In a bitter agony ; 

Fear and horror seize his soul and senses, 
For the hour of darkness now commences ; 
Ah, how doth he weep and groan, 
For rebellious man to atone. 

2 How is Jesus' sacred soul oppressed 
With our sins' prodigious load ; 
Though an angel comforts the distressed, 
Weak, and fainting Lamb of God, 

Yet, what trembling seizeth him all over, 
Tears, and sweat, and blood his visage cover, 
And in drops fall to the ground, 
While his heart in grief is drowmed. 

3 Stripes and cruel mockeries he endured, 
Meek and patient, in our stead ; 

How are Jesus' gracious eyes obscured ; 
View his wounded back and head ; 
He, whom thorns and scourges lacerated, 
Is the Lord, who all things hath created ; 
Ah, his sufferings, pain, and woe 
Make my eyes with tears o'erflow. 

4 See him bear his cross, in deep affliction, 
On his sore and wounded back, 

Led to Calvary for crucifixion, 

Where his limbs they stretch and rack ; 



78 GOD THE SON. 

As a lamb he 's led unto the slaughter, 
And his soul is poured out like water ; 
Vinegar and gall he tastes, 
While his suffering body wastes. 

5 Now behold him weeping, bleeding, crying, 
'Midst two thieves upon the cross ; 

Lo, he bows his sacred head, and dying, 
Life- eternal gains for us ; 
Lord, afford us all thy Spirit's unction, 
To consider this with heart's compunction ; 
Might our words and actions prove 
That we know thy dying love. 

6 Our enraptured hearts shall ne'er be weary 
On our dying Lord to gaze ; 

At his cross in faith we wish to tarry, 

There shall be our hiding-place ; 

May his dying look remain engraven 

On our hearts ; for pardon, life, and heaven 

Our Redeemer then procured, 

When he death for us endured. 

7 Therefore all his agony and passion, 
And his sin-atoning death, 

Shall remain, through grace, our faith's foun- 
dation, 

While we draw our vital breath ; 

Thus shall neither honor, wealth, nor pleas- 
ures 

Rob our souls of everlasting treasures ; 

Jesus, both by day and night, 

Shall remain our sole delight. 

8 Could we tune our hearts and voices higher 
Than man's most exalted lays, 

Yet, till joined to the celestial choir, 
Cold would prove our warmest praise ; 
Jesus' love exceeds all comprehension, 
But our love to him we scarce dare mention ; 



SUFFERINGS AND DEATH. 79 

We may weep beneath his cross, 
But he wept and bled for us. 

9 Oh, delightful theme, past all expression, 
" Thy Redeemer died for thee ;" 

Ah, this prompts my deepest adoration, 
When I hear, " he died for me ;" 
Might my thoughts, my words and whole be- 
havior 
Prove, that I believe in Christ my Saviour ; 
Yea, my love to Jesus show 
His to me in all I do. 

10 Lamb of God, thou shalt remain forever 
Of our songs the only theme ; 

For thy boundless love, thy grace and favor, 

We will praise thy saving name ; 

That for our transgressions thou wast wounded, 

Shall by us in nobler strains be sounded, 

When we, perfected in love, 

Once shall join the church above. 

7s. 110. Tune 581. 

Go to dark Gethsemane, 
Ye that feel the tempter's power, 
Your Redeemer's conflict see, 
Watch with him one bitter hour ; 
Turn not from his griefs away, 
Learn o*f Jesus Christ to pray. 

2 Follow to the judgment-hall, 
View the Lord of life arraigned ; 
Oh, the wormwood and the gall ! 
Oh, the pangs his soul sustained ! 
Shun not suffering, shame or loss ; 
Learn of him to bear the cross. 

3 Calvary's mournful mountain climb, 
There, adoring at his feet, 



80 GOD THE SON. 

Mark that miracle of time, 
God's own sacrifice complete ; 
" It is finished !" hear him cry ; 
Learn of Jesus Christ to die. 

4 Early hasten to the tomb, 

Where they laid his breathless clay ; 
All is solitude and gloom ; 
Who hath taken him away ? 
Christ is risen — he meets our eyes ; 
Saviour, teach us so to rise. 

8s & 7s. 116. Tune 167. 

Great high-priest, we view thee stooping 

With our names upon thy breast, 
In the garden, groaning, drooping, 

To the ground with horrors pressed : 
Angels saw, struck with amazement, 

Their Creator suffer thus ; 
We are filled with deep abasement, 

Since we know 't was done for us. 

2 Jesus, to the garden lead us, 

To behold thy bloody sweat ; 
Though thou from the curse hast freed us, 

May we ne'er the cost forget ; 
Be thy groans and cries rehearsed 

By thy Spirit in our ears, 
Till we, viewing whom we pierced, 

Melt in penitential tears. 

8s, 7s & 7s. 117. Tune 89. 

Come to Calvary's holy mountain, 

Sinners, ruined by the fail ; 
Here a pure and healing fountain 

Flows to you, to me, to all, 
In a full, perpetual tide, 
Opened when our Saviour died. 



SUFFERINGS AND DEATH. 81 

2 Corae, in poverty and meanness, 

Come, denied, without, within ; 
From infection and uncleanness, 

From the leprosy of sin, 
Wash your robes and make them white; 
Ye shall walk with God in light. 

3 Conic, in sorrow and contrition, 

Wounded, impotent, and blind ; 
Here the guilty free remission, 

Here the troubled peace may find ; 
Health this fountain will restore, 
He that drinks shall thirst no more. 

4 He that drinks shall live forever, 

'T is a soul-renewing flood : 
God is faithful ; God will never 

Break his covenant in blood, 
Signed when our Redeemer died, 
Sealed when he was glorified. 

C. M. llO. Tune 14. 

I see the crowd in Pilate's hall, 
I mark their wrathful mien ; 

Their shouts of " crucify" appall, 
With blasphemy between. 

2 And of that shouting multitude 

I feel that I am one ; 
And in that din of voices rude, 
I recognize my own. 

3 I see the scourges tear his back, 

I see the piercing crown, 
And of that crowd who smite and mock 
I feel that I am one. 

4 Around yon cross the throng I see, 

Mockiug the sufferer's groan ; 
6 



82 GOD THE SON. 

Yet still my voice it seems to be, 
As if I mocked alone. 

5 'T was I that shed the sacred blood, 

I nailed him to the tree, 

1 crucified the Christ of God, 
I joined the mockery. 

6 Yet not the less that blood avails 

To cleanse away my sin ; 
And not the less that cross prevails 
To give me peace within. 

7s & 6s. 119. Tune 151. 

Thou source of my salvation, 

Thou conqueror of my death, 
Who didst as my oblation 

In torments yield thy breath ; 
Who barest the dreadful sentence 

Due to our guilty race, 
To screen my soul from vengeance ; 

Accept my thanks and praise. 

2 I ? I1 go with thee, my Saviour, 

Up to mount Calvary ; 
And view with spirit's fervor 

All thou hast done for me ; 
Thus, with intense devotion, 

I follow thee each step, 
While tender love's emotion 

Makes heart and eyes to weep. 

3 I see my Saviour languish 

In sad Gethsemane, 
Till through his pores, in anguish, 

Great blood-drops force their way ; 
The load which him oppresses, 

I, I deserve to feel ; 
The bloody sweat of Jesus 

Doth soul and body heal. 



SUFFERINGS AND DEATH. 83 

4 My Saviour was betrayed, 

Reproach and pain to meet ; 
My sins the Lord conveyed 

Tore Pilate's judgment seat ; 
These, these did him deliver 

Into the foe's dire hand ; 
I should have felt forever 

The pangs my Lord sustained. 

5 Behold the man, he beareth 

God's wrath and curse for us ; 
A crown of thorns he weareth, 

For us endures the cross ; 
There, to complete his passion, 

His sorrows, pain, and woe. 
His blood for our salvation 

In copious streams doth flow. 

6 Thou for thy foes entreatest ; 

Lord Jesus, who was I ? 
Thy friends thou not forgettest ; 

Turn, Lord, to me thine eye ; 
Thy mouth now grace declareth 

To the repenting thief; 
My guilty soul this cheereth ; 

Of sinners I am chief. 

7 In anguish thou complainest, 

" My God forsaketh me ;" 
" I thirst," thou then exclaimest, 

Yet none refresheth thee ; 
At length the conflict ending, 

Thou criest,— "'Tis finished," 
And then, thy soul commending 

To God, didst bow thy head. 

8 My heart with love is glowing, 

I see my Saviour die ; 
His head I see him bowing, 
This brought me endless joy; 



84 GOD THE SON. 

He gave his soul an offering 
For sin, that I might live ; 

He saved me by his suffering, 
To him myself I give. 

9 Thou God of my salvation, 

In whom I trust my faith, 
Who hast for my transgression 

Lain in the dust of death ; 
I place upon thy merit 

While here my confidence ; 
And will commend my spirit 

To thee, when I go hence. 

10 Lord, grant me thy salvation 

And peace divine, I pray, 
While under tribulation 

On earth below I stay; 
Till I shall stand before thee, 

And for redeeming grace, 
With all the saints in glory, 

My Hallelujah raise. 

7s & 6s. 1/OU. Tune 151. 

O head so full of bruises, 

So full of pain and scorn, 
Midst other sore abuses 

Mocked with a crown of thorn ; 
O head, ere now surrounded 

With brightest majesty, 
In death now bowed and wounded, 

Saluted be by me ! 

2 I give thee thanks unfeigned, 

O Jesus, friend in need, 
For what thy soul sustained, 

When thou for me didst bleed ; 
Grant me to lean unshaken 

Upon thy faithfulness, 



SUFFERINGS AND DEATH. 85 

Until I hence am taken, 
To see thee face to face. 

3 Lord, at my dissolution 

Do not from me depart ; 
Support, at the conclusion 

Of life, my fainting heart ; 
And when I pine and languish, 

Seized with death's agony, 
Oh, by thy pain and anguish, 

Set me at liberty. 

4 Lord, grant me thy protection, 

Kemind me of thy death 
And glorious resurrection, 

When I resign my breath ; 
And then, though I be dying 

Midst sickness, grief and pain, 
I shall, on thee relying, 

Eternal life obtain. 

7s & 6s. 121. Tune 151. 

O sacred head, now wounded, 

With grief and shame weighed down, 
Now scornfully surrounded 

With thorns, thine only crown ; 
O sacred head, what glory, 

What bliss, till now was thine ! 
Yet though despised and gory, 

I joy to call thee mine. 

2 What thou, my Lord, hast suffered 

Was all for sinners' gain ; 
Mine, mine was the transgression, 

But thine the deadly pain ; 
Lo, here I fall, my Saviour ! 

T is I deserve thy place ; 
Look on me with thy favor, 

Vouchsafe to me thy grace. 



86 GOD THE SON. 

3 The joy can ne'er be spoken, 

Above all joys beside, 
When in thy body broken 

I thus with safety hide : 
My Lord of life, desiring 

Thy glory now to see, 
Beside thy cross expiring, 

I 'd breathe my soul to thee. 

4 What language shall I borrow 

To thank thee, dearest friend, 
For this thy dying sorrow, 

Thy pity without end ? 
Oh, make me thine forever ; 

And should I fainting be, 
Lord, let me never, never 

Outlive my love to thee ! 

5 And when I am departing, 

Oh, part thou not from me ! 
When mortal pangs are darting, 

Come, Lord, and set me free ! 
And when my heart must languish 

Amidst the final throe, 
Release me from mine anguish, 

By thine own pain and woe ! 

6 Be near me when I ? m dying ; 

Oh, show thy cross to me ! 
And for my succor flying, 

Come, Lord, and set me free ! 
These eyes, new faith receiving, 

From Jesus shall not move ; 
For he who dies believing, 

Dies safely, through thy love. 

C. M. \ZZ* Tune 14. 

The royal banner is unfurled, 
The cross is reared on high, 



SUFFERINGS AND DEATH. 87 

On which the Saviour of the world 
Is stretched in agony. 

2 See, through his holy hands and feet 

The cruel nails they drive : 
Our ransom thus is made complete, 
Our souls are saved alive. 

3 And, see, the spear hath pierced his side, 

And shed that sacred flood. 
That holy reconciling tide, 
The water and the blood. 

4 Hail, holy cross, from thee we learn 

The only way to heaven : 
And, oh, to thee may sinners turn, 
And look, and be forgiven ! 

5 So let us praise the Saviour's name, 

And, with exulting cry, 
The triumph of the cross proclaim 
To all eternity. 

7s. LAO. Tune 581. 

Many woes had Christ endured, 

Many sore temptations met, 
Patient, and to pains inured ; 

But the sorest trial yet 
Was to be sustained in thee, 
Gloomy, sad Gethsemane ! 

2 Came at length the dreadful night ; 

Vengeance, with its iron rod, 
Stood, and with collected might, 

Bruised the harmless Lamb of God : 
See, my soul, thy Saviour see 
Prostrate in Gethsemane. 

3 There my God bore all my guilt : 

This, through grace, can be believed, 



88 GOD THE SON. 

But the horrors which he felt 

Are too vast to be conceived : 
None can penetrate through thee, 
Doleful, dark Gethsemane. 

4 Sins against a holy God, 

Sins against his righteous laws, 
Sins against his love, his blood, 

Sins against his name and cause, 
Sins immense as is the sea, 
Hide me, O Gethsemane 1 

5 Here's my claim, and here alone : 

None a Saviour more can need ; 
Deeds of righteousness IVe none ; 

No, not one good work to plead : 
Not a glimpse of hope for me, 
Only in Gethsemane. 

Ss&7s. l/04. Tune 168. 

Sing with awe in strains melodious, 
Sing with awe : Behold the man ! 
Yea, repeat in tones harmonious, 
Ah ! behold, behold the man. 
On thy dying look, dear Saviour, 
I will fix my eyes forever : 
I am never tired to gaze 
At thy lovely, bleeding face. 

2 Oh, this makes me think with sighing, 
I 'm the cause : behold the man ! 
But his love which I 'm enjoying, 
Comforts me : behold the man ! 
Ah, that cruelly abused 
Countenance, so marred and bruised, 
Makes my eyes with tears o'erflow, 
Till to him I Ve leave to go. 



SUFFERINGS AND DEATH. 89 

3 Wounded head, back ploughed with furrows, 
Visage marred : behold the man ! 
Eyes how dim, how full of sorrows, 
Sunk with grief: behold the man! 
Lamb of God, led to the slaughter, 
Melted, poured out like water ; 
Should not love my heart inflame, 
Viewing thee, thou slaughtered Lamb ! 

L. M. 125. Tune 22. 

When I by faith my Saviour see 
Expiring on the cross for me, 
Satan and sin no more can move, 
For I am filled with Jesus' love. 

2 The thorns and nails pierce through my heart, 
In every groan I bear a part ; 

I view his wounds with streaming eyes ; 
But see, he bows his head and dies. 

3 Come, sinners, view the Lamb of God, 
Wounded, and dead, and bathed in blood ; 
Behold his side, and venture near, 

The well of endless life is here. 

4 Here I forget my cares and pains ; 
I drink, yet still my thirst remains : 
Only the fountain-head above 

Can satisfy the thirst of love. 

5 Oh, that I thus could always feel ; 
Lord, more and more thy love reveal ; 
Then my glad tongue shall loud proclaim 
The grace and glory of thy name. 

6 Thy name dispels my guilt and fear, 
Revives my heart and charms mine ear, 
Affords a balm for every wound, 

And Satan trembles at the sound. 



90 GOD THE SON. 

8s&7s. 1/00. Tune 16. 

In the cross of Christ I glory, 

Towering o'er the wrecks of time ; 

All the light of sacred story 
Gathers round its head sublime. 

2 When the woes of life overtake me, 

Hopes deceive, and fears annoy, 
Never shall the cross forsake me ; 
Lo, it glows with peace and joy. 

3 When the sun of bliss is beaming 

Light and love upon my w r ay, 
From the cross the radiance streaming, 
Adds more lustre to the day. 

4 Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure, 

By the cross are sanctified ; 
Peace is there, that knows no measure, 
Joys that through all time abide. 

5 In the cross of Christ I glory, 

Towering o'er the wrecks of time ; 
All the light of sacred story 
Gathers round its head sublime. 

S. M. D. 127. Tune 582. 

Was ever grief like thine, 

Jesus, thou man of woe ? 
The visage. and the form divine, 

Why was it marred so ? 
That man, by thee restored, 

God's image might regain, 
And, by the sorrows of his Lord, 

In joys eternal reign. 

9s & 8s. l/JO. Tune 184. 

For our transgressions thou wast wounded, 
Our sins, O Lord, on thee were laid ; 



SUFFERINGS AND DEATH. 91 

Thy sufferings, oh, what love unbounded, 
For guilty man the debt have paid ; 

With humble thanks we now adore thee ; 
Thy cross our glory shall remain ; 

Yet oft ashamed we weep before thee, 
That we by sin the Lord have slain. 

P. M. 129. Tune 168. 

O behold your Saviour wounded, 
Hanging on the accursed cross ; 
None hath e'er the love expounded, 

Our Redeemer showed to us : 
Hear him at his crucifixion 
Pray for foes, midst keen affliction, 
" Them forgive ; they do not know, 
Heavenly Father, what they do." 

2 At his cross' foot now tarry, 

View his languid, marred face ; 
Mark his care for John and Mary ; 

To the thief he offers grace ; 
Ah, he thirsts with love unshaken ; 
" God, why hast thou me forsaken ?" * 
And, " 'T is finished," Jesus cries, 
Yields his spirit, droops, and dies. 

C. M. loO. Tune 14. 

For ever here my rest shall be, 

Close to thy pierced side ; 
This all my hope and all my plea, 

For me the Saviour died. 

2 My dying Saviour and my God, 

Fountain for guilt and sin, 
Sprinkle me ever with thy blood, 
And cleanse, and keep me clean. 

3 Wash me, and make me thus thine own ; 

Wash me, and mine thou art ; 



92 GOD THE SON. 

Wash me, but not my feet alone, 
My hands, my head, my heart. 

4 The atonement of thy blood apply, 
Till faith to sight improve ; 
Till hope in full fruition die, 
And all my soul be love. 

P. M. 131. Tune 168. 

Jesus, source of my salvation, 

Conqueror both of death and hell ; 

Thou who didst, as my oblation, 
Feel what I deserved to feel ; 

Through thy sufferings, death and merit, 

I eternal life inherit : 

Thousand, thousand thanks to thee, 

Dearest Lord, for ever be. 

2 Lord, thy deep humiliation 

Paid for my presumptuous pride ; 
I need fear no condemnation, 

Since for sinners thou hast died ; 
Thou becam'st a curse, dear Saviour, 
To restore me to God's favor : 
Thousand, thousand thanks to thee, 
Dearest Lord, forever be. 

3 Thou hast cancelled my transgression, 

Jesus, by thy precious blood ; 
May I find therein salvation, 

Happiness and peace with God ; 
And since thou, for sinners suffering, 
On the cross wast made an offering, 
From all sin deliver me, 
That I wholly thine may be. 

L. M. 132. Tune 22. 

There hangs the Saviour of mankind. 
His visage marred, his head reclined, 



SUFFERINGS AND DEATH. 93 

His bleeding hands, his bleeding feet 
Declare his love divinely great. 

2 The thieves, expiring on each side, 
Proclaim the crimes for which they died ; 
Bnt what, dear Saviour, hast thou done ? 
Thou diedst for sin, but not thine own. 

3 Jesus and didst thou bleed for me ? 
Oh great, oh boundless mystery ! 

1 bow my head in deep amaze, 
And silently adore thy grace. 

C. M. lod. Tune 14. 

Alas, and did my Saviour bleed ? 

And did my sovereign die ? 
Would he devote his sacred head 
. For such a worm as I ? 

2 Was it for crimes that I had done, 

He groaned upon the tree ? 
Amazing pity, grace unknown ! 
And love beyond degree ! 

3 Well might the sun in darkness hide 

And shut his glories in, 
When the almighty Maker died, 
An offering for my sin. 

4 Thus might I hide my blushing face, 

While Jesus' cross appears ; 
Dissolve, my heart, in thankfulness, 
And melt my eyes in tears. 

5 But drops of grief can ne'er repay 

The debt of love I owe ; 
Here, Lord, I give myself away ; 
'T is all that I can do. 



94 GOD THE SON. 

7s. Io4. Tune 11. 

Let me dwell on Golgotha, 
Weep and love my life away ; 
While I see him on the tree 
Weep, and bleed, and die for me. 

2 That dear blood, for sinners spilt, 
Shows my sin in all its guilt ; 
Ah, my soul, he bore thy load ; 
Thou hast slain the Lamb of God. 

3 Hark, his dying word : " Forgive ; 
Father, let the sinner live ; 
Sinner, wipe thy tears away, 

I thy ransom freely pay." 

4 While I hear this grace revealed, 
And obtain my pardon sealed, 
All my soft affections move, 
Wakened by the force of love. 

5 Farewell, world, thy gold is dross, 
Now I see the blood-stained cross ; 
Jesus died to set me free 

From the law, and sin, and thee. 

6 He has dearly bought my soul : 
Lord, accept and claim the whole ; 
To thy will I all resign, 

Now no more my own, but thine. 

L. M. loO. Tune 22. 

When I survey the wondrous cross 
On which the Prince of glory died, 

My richest gain I count but loss, 
And pour contempt on all my pride. 

2 Forbid it, Lord ! that I should boast, 
Save in the death of Christ, my God ; 



SUFFERINGS AND DEATH. 95 

All the vain things that charm me most, 
I sacrifice them to his blood. 

3 See, from his head, his hands, his feet, 

Sorrow and love flow mingled down ; 
Did e'er such love and sorrow meet, 
Or thorns compose so rich a crown ? 

4 Were the whole realm of nature mine, 

That were a present far too small ; 
Love, so amazing, so divine, 

Demands my soul, my life, my all. 

C. M. lob. Tune 14. 

Behold the Saviour of mankind 

Nailed to the shameful tree ; 
How vast the love that him inclin'd 

To bleed and die for thee. 

2 Hark how he groans, while nature shakes, 

And earth's strong pillars bend ; 
The temple's veil in sunder breaks, 
The solid marbles rend. 

3 'T is done, the precious ransom's paid ; 

" 'T is finished," Jesus cries ; 

Behold he bows his sacred head, 

He bows his head, and dies. 

4 Salvation thus did he obtain : 

O mystery divine ! 
O Lamb of God, was ever pain, 
Was ever love like thine. 

P. M. loT. Tune 588. 

'T is finished now, 
Salvation 's finished now ; 
Redeemed sinners, bow, 



96 GOD THE SON. 

Adore, and wonder, 
That earth and heaven's founder 
Now sinks in death. 

2 Look up and see, 
By faith look up and see, 

His heart was pierced for thee ; 
The rock of ages, 
Whose stream thy thirst assuages, 
Was rent for thee. 

3 The precious flood 

Of water and of blood, 
Of sin-atoning blood, 
Now freely floweth 
On him, who Jesus knoweth 
As Lord and God. 

4 We are redeemed, 
Redeemed to endless bliss, 
Our souls rejoice at this ; 
With hearts enlarged 
We see our debt discharged, 

Our ransom paid. 

5 Oh, sing again, 
Sing still in higher strain 
Unto the Lamb once slain ; 
Bring for salvation 
Praise, thanks and adoration, 

Hallelujah. 

L. M. lOO. Tune 90. 

O love divine, what hast thou done ? 

The incarnate God hath died for me ; 
The Father's coeternal Son 

Bore all my sins upon the tree : 
The incarnate God for me hath died ; 

My Lord, my love, is crucified. 






SUFFERINGS AND DEATH. 97 

2 Behold him, all, as ye pass by, 

The bleeding Prince of life and peace ! 
Come, sinners, see your Saviour die ; 

And say, was ever grief like his ? 
Come, feel with me his blood applied ; 
My Lord, my love, is crucified ; — . 

3 Is crucified for me and you, 

To bring us, rebels, back to God ; 
Believe, believe the record true, 

Ye all are bought with Jesus' blood : 
Pardon for all flows from his side ; 
My Lord, my love, is crucified. 

4 Then let us sit beneath his cross, 

And gladly catch the healing stream ; 
All things for him account but dross, 

And give up all our hearts to him : 
Of nothing think or speak beside ; — 
My Lord, my love, is crucified. 

L. M. It)*/. Tune 22. 

The cross, the cross, oh, that's my gain, 
Because on that the Lamb was slain ; 
'T was there my Lord was crucified, 
'T was there my Saviour for me died. 

2 The stony heart dissolves in tears 
When to our view the cross appears ; 
Christ's dying love, when truly felt, 
The vilest, hardest heart doth melt. 

3 Here will I stay, and gaze awhile 
Upon the friend of sinners vile ; 
Abased I view what I have done 
To God's eternal, gracious Son. 

4 Here I behold, as in a glass, 
God's glory, with unveiled face ; 

7 



98 GOD THE SON. 

And by beholding, I shall be 
Made like to him who loved me. 

5 Here is an ensign on a hill, 
Come hither, sinners, look your fill ; 
To look aside is pain and loss : 
I glory only in the cross. 

6 Here doth the Lord of life proclaim 
To all the world his saving name ; 
Repenting souls, in him believe ; 
Ye wounded, look on him and live. 

7 No flaming sword doth guard the place, 
The cross of Christ proclaims free grace ; 
All pilgrims who would heaven win, 

By Jesus' cross must enter in. 

7s. 140. Tune 11. 

When, on Sinai's top, I see 
God descend in majesty, 
To proclaim his holy law, 
All my spirit sinks with awe. 



2 When, in ecstacy sublime, 
Tabor's glorious steep I climb, 
At the too transporting light, 
Darkness rushes o'er my sight. 

3 When on Calvary I rest, 
God, in flesh made manifest, 
Shines in my Redeemer's face, 
Full of beauty, truth and grace. 

4 Here I would for ever stay, 
Weep and gaze my soul away ; 
Thou art heaven on earth to me, 
Lovely, mournful Calvary ! 



SUFFERINGS AND DEATH. 99 

S. M. 141. Tune 582. 

Go forth in spirit, go 

To Calvary's holy mount ; 
See there thy friend between two thieves, 

Suffering on thy account. 

2 Fall at his cross's foot, 

And say, " My God and Lord, 
Here let me dwell, and view those wounds, 
Which life for me procured." 

3 Fix on that face thine eye ; 

Why dost thou backward shrink ? 
What a base rebel thou hast been 
To Christ, thou now dost think. 

4 Fear not ; for this is he, 

Who always loves us first, 
And with white robes of righteousness 
Delights to deck the worst. 

5 Or art thou at a loss 

What thou to him shalt say ? 
Be but sincere, and all thy case, 
Just as it is, display. 

6 His blood thy cause will plead, 

Thy plaintive cry he '11 hear, 
Look with an eye of pity down, 
And grant thee all thy prayer. 

C. M. 142. Tune 14. 

There is a fountain filled with blood 
Drawn from Immanuel's veins ; 

And sinners plunged beneath that flood 
Lose all their guilty stains. 

2 The dying thief rejoiced to see 
That fountain in his day ; 



100 GOD THE SON. 

And there have I, as vile as he, 
Washed all my sins away. 

3 Dear dying Lamb, thy precious blood 

Shall never lose its power, 
Till all the ransomed church of God 
Be saved, to sin no more. 

4 E'er since, by faith, I saw the stream 

Thy flowing wounds supply, 
Redeeming love has been my theme, 
And shall be till I die. 

5 Then in a nobler, sweeter song, 

1 '11 sing thy power to save ; 

When this poor lisping, stammering tongue 
Lies silent in the grave. 

6 Lord, I believe thou hast prepared, 

Unworthy though I be, 
For me a blood-bought free reward. 
A golden harp for me ! 

7 'T is strung and tuned for endless years, 

And formed by power divine ; 
To sound in God the Father's ears 
No other name but thine. 

8s & 7s. 143. Tune 167. 

Hail, thou once despised Jesus ! 

Hail, thou Galilean king ! 
Thou didst suffer to release us, 

Thou didst free salvation bring. 
Hail, thou agonizing Saviour, 

Bearer of our sin and shame ! 
By thy merits we find favor ; 

Life is given through thy name ! 

2 Paschal Lamb, by God appointed, 

All our sins on thee were laid ; 



SUFFERINGS AND DEATH. 101 

By almighty love anointed, 

Thou hast full atonement made ; 

Every sin may be forgiven 

Through the virtue of thy blood ; 

Opened is the gate to heaven ; 
Man is reconciled to God. 

7s. 144. Tune 11. 

" It is finished !" shall we raise 
Songs of sorrow, or of praise ? 
Mourn to see the Saviour die, 
Or proclaim his victory ? 

2 If of Calvary we tell, 

How can songs of triumph swell ? 
If of man redeemed from woe, 
How shall notes of mourning flow ? 

3 Ours the guilt which pierced his side, 
Ours the sin for which he died ; 

But the blood which flowed that day 
Washed our sin and guilt away. 

4 Lamb of God ! thy death hath given 
Pardon, peace, and hope of heaven : 
" It is finished !" let us raise 

Songs of thankfulness and praise. 

8s, 7s & As. 145. Tune 585. 

Hark, the voice of love and mercy 
Sounds aloud from Calvary; 

See, it rends the rocks asunder, 

Shakes the earth and veils the sky ; 

" It is finished !" 
Hear the dying Saviour cry. 

2 " It is finished I" oh, what pleasure 
Do these charming words afford ; 



102 GOD THE SON. 

Heavenly blessings, without measure, 
Flow to us from Christ, the Lord ; 

" It is finished !" 
Saints, the dying words record. 

3 Tune your harps anew, ye seraphs, 
Join to sing the pleasing theme ; 
All on earth, and all in heaven, 
Join to praise Immanuel's name ; 

Hallelujah ! 
Glory to the bleeding Lamb. 

8s&7s. 146. Tune 167. 

Oh, the love wherewith I'm loved, 

Source of all my happiness ; 
Thou, O love, by mercy moved, 

Tak'st upon thee my distress : 
As a lamb led to the slaughter 

Goest to the cross's tree, 
Seal'st thy love with blood and water, 

Bear'st the world's iniquity. 

2 Love, so strikingly displayed 

In thy tears and bloody sweat : 
Love, by sinful men betrayed, 

Dragged before the judgment-seat : 
Love, who for my soul's salvation 

Willingly didst shed thy blood, 
Through thy death and bitter passion 

I am reconciled to God. 

3 Love, who hast for me endured 

Death upon the accursed tree, 
And eternal bliss procured, 

Fill my soul with love to thee : 
Lord, how hast thou captivated 

My else cold and lifeless heart : 
Let me, till to heaven translated, 

Never more from thee depart. 



SUFFERINGS AND DEATH. 103 

P.M. 147. Tune 519. 

Most holy Lord and God, 

Holy, almighty God, 

Holy and most merciful Saviour, 

Thou eternal God ; 

Grant that we may never 

Lose the comforts frora thy death : 

Have mercy, O Lord. 

2 Most holy Lord and God, 
Holy, almighty God, 

Holy and most merciful Saviour, 

Thou eternal God ; 

Bless thy congregation 

Through thy sufferings, death, and blood : 

Have mercy, O Lord. 

3 Most holy Lord and God, 
Holy, almighty God, 

Holy and most merciful Saviour, 

Thou eternal God; 

Lamb of God unspotted, 

To our prayers, oh lend an ear : 

Have mercy, O Lord. 

Ts & 6s. 148. Tune 151. 

Thy blood, so dear and precious, 

Love made thee shed for me ; 
Oh, may I now, dear Jesus, 

Love thee most fervently ; 
May the divine impression 

Of thy atoning death, 
And all thy bitter passion, 

]S"e'er leave me while I Ve breath. 

L. M. 149. Tune 22. 

" 'T is finished !" — so the Saviour cried, 
And meekly bowed his head and died : 



104 GOD THE SON. 

'Tis finished ! — yes, the race is run, 
The battle fought, the victory won. 

2 y T is finished ! — all that heaven foretold 
By prophets in the days of old ; 

And truths are opened to our view 
That kings and prophets never knew. 

3 'T is finished ! — Son of God, thy power 
Hath triumphed in this awful hour ; 
And yet our eyes with sorrow see 
That life to us was death to thee. 

4 ? T is finished ! — let the joyful sound 

Be heard through all the nations round ; 
T T is finished ! — let the triumph rise, 
And swell the chorus of the skies. 

8s, 6s & 8s. lOU. Tune 79, 

O Head, so full of bruises ! 
Brow that its life-blood loses ! 

Oh, great humility ! 
Across his face are flying 
The shadows of the dying ; 

'T was suffered all for me, for me ! 

2 O back, by scourges ploughed ! 
O soul, by sorrow bowed ! 

Upon the accursed tree ! 
He hears the bitter scorning ; 
'T is night, without a dawning ; 

*T was suffered all for me, for me ! 

3 Eye, that in darkness sinketh ! 
Lip, that the red cup drinketh ! 

Hands, bound to misery ! 
See, from his feet forth streameth 
The fountain that redeemeth ! 

'T was suffered all for me, for me ! 



SUFFERINGS AND DEATH. 105 

4 And now he speaks ; oh, hearken, 
While clouds all nature darken ! 

" Lama sabachthani ?" 
His head is bent, and droopeth ! 
To such a death he stoopeth ! 

'T was suffered all for me, for me ! 

8s, 6s & 8s. 151. Tune 79. 

O world ! behold upon the tree 
Thy life is hanging now for thee ; 
Thy Saviour yields his breath; 
The mighty Prince of glory now 
For thee doth unresisting bow 
To cruel stripes, to scorn and death. 

2 Alas ! my Saviour, who could dare 
Bid thee such bitter anguish bear, 
What heart entreat thee thus ? 

For thou art good, hath wronged none, 
As we and ours too oft have done ; 
Thou hast not sinned, dear Lord, but we. 

3 I and my sins, that number more 
Than yonder sands upon the shore, 
Have brought this agony. 

J T is I have caused the floods of woe 

That now thy dying soul o'erflow, 

And those sad hearts that watch by thee. 

4 'T is I to whom these pains belong, 
J T is I should suffer for my wrong, 
Bound hand and foot in chains ; 
Thy scourge, thy fetters, whatsoe'er 
Thou bearest, 't is my soul should bear, 
For I have well-deserved such pains. 

5 Yet thou dost even for my sake 
On thee, in love, the burdens take, 
That weigh me to the ground. 



106 GOD THE SON. 

Yes, thou art made a curse for me, 
That I might yet be blest through thee ; 
My healing in thy wounds is found. 

6 From henceforth there is nought of mine 
But I would seek to make it thine, 
Since all to thee I owe. 

Whate'er my utmost power can do, 
To thee to render service true, 
Here at thy feet I lay it low. 

7 Ah ! little have I, Lord, to give, 
So poor, so base the life I live ; 
Till soul and body part, 

This one thing I will do for thee, 
The woe, the death endured for me, 
I '11 cherish in my inmost heart. 

8s & 7s. 152. Tune 167. 

Wherefore weep we over Jesus, 

O'er his death and bitter smart ? 
Weep we rather that he sees us 

Unconvinced and hard of heart ; 
For his soul was never tainted 

With the smallest spot or stain, 
'T was for us he was acquainted 

With such depths of grief and pain. 

2 Oh, what profits it with groaning, 

Underneath his cross to stand ; 
Oh, what profits our bemoaning 

His pale brow and bleeding hand ; 
Wherefore gaze on him expiring, 

Railed at, pierced, and crucified, 
Whilst we think not of inquiring, 

Wherefore and for whom he died ? 

3 If no sin could be discovered 

In the pure and spotless Lord, 



SUFFERINGS AND DEATH. 107 

If the cruel death he suffered 
Is sin's just and meet reward ; 

Then it must have been for others, 
That the Lord on Calvary bled, 

And the guilt have been a brother's, 
Which was laid upon his head. 

4 And for whom hath he contended 

In a strife so strange and new ? 
And for whom to hell descended ? 

Brothers, 't was for me and you ! 
Now you see that he w T as reaping 

Punishment for us alone ; 
And we have great cause for weeping, 

Not for his guilt, but our ow 7 n. 

5 If we then make full confession, 

Joined with penitence and prayer ; 
If we see our own transgression 

In the punishment he bare ; 
If we mourn with true repentance, 

We shall hear the Saviour say, 
" Fear not, I have borne your sentence ; 

Wipe your bitter tears away." 

L. M. 15d. Tune 22. 

Round Tabor heavenly glories shone, 
But what on Olivet was done, 
What signalized Mount Calvary, 
Calls forth my praise, 't was done for me. 

8s, 8s & 7s. 154. Tune 95. 

At the cross her station keeping, 
Stood the mournful mother weeping, 
Where he hung, her son and Lord ; 
For her soul, of joy bereaved, 
Bowed with anguish, deeply grieved, 
Felt the sharp and piercing sword. 



108 GOD THE SON. 

2 Oh how sad and sore distressed 
Now was she, that mother blessed, 
Of the sole-begotten One. 

Deep the woe of her affliction, 
When she saw the crucifixion 
Of her ever-glorious son. 

3 Who on Christ's dear mother gazing, 
Pierced by anguish so amazing, 
Born of woman, would not weep ? 
Who, on Christ's dear mother thinking, 
Such a cup of sorrow drinking, 
Would not share her sorrows deep ? 

4 For his people's sin chastised 
She beheld her son despised, 

Scourged and crowned with thorns entwined, 
Saw him then, from judgment taken, 
And in death by all forsaken, 
Till his spirit he resigned. 

5 Jesus, may such deep devotion 
Stir in me the same emotion, 
Fount of love, Redeemer kind ! 
That my heart, fresh ardor gaining, 
And a purer love attaining, 

May with thee acceptance find. 

S. M. 155. Tune 582. 

Only one prayer to-day 
One earnest tearful plea ; 
A litany from out the heart, 
Have mercy, Lord, on me ! 

2 Because of Jesus' cross, 
And that unfathomed sea, 
The crimson tide which heaves the world, 
Have mercy, Lord, on me ! 



BURIAL. 109 

No other name than his, 
My hope, my help may be ; 
Oh ! by that one all-saving name, 
Have mercy, Lord, on me ! 



BURIAL. 
8s&7s. 15b, * Tune 167. 

Lord of life ! now sweetly slumber. 

With the dead awhile a guest ; 
After torments without number, 

Glorious is thy hard-earned rest ; 
Lo ! the dreadful conflict 's ended ; 

By thy sufferings thou hast won ; 
Now o'er all thy power 's extended, 

Even my heart, oh, claim thy own. 

2 Oh, what love is here displayed ! 

See the Father's only Son 
To the silent tomb conveyed ; 

Ah my soul what hast thou done ! 
Yet, while I, my sins bewailing, 

Own that they his blood have spilt, 
May that blood, for me prevailing, 

Wash away my sin and guilt. 

3 Here my Sabbath is completed, 

Here my soul enjoys sweet peace ; 
At the feet of Jesus seated, 

Here I taste true happiness ; 
I adore my paschal offering, 

I adore God's counsel deep, 
I adore my Jesus suffering, 

And, while I adore him, weep. 



110 GOD THE SON. 

lOs & 7s. 15 1. Tune 185. 

Unto Jesus' cross I 'm now retiring, 
There my Saviour's pierced feet, 

Dying love a grateful sense inspiring, 
Bathed in tears I humbly greet ; 

Might I never lose this blest sensation, 

But in spirit fix my happy station 

On those heights so dear to me, 

Golgotha, Gethsemane. 

2 Might thy dying* love, dear suffering Saviour, 

Which subdued my stubborn heart, 
Me constrain, and rule my whole behavior, 

Till I from this world depart ; 
Thus my mortal body I shall nourish, 
And as thine with holy reverence cherish, 
Earnestly intent to bear 
More of thy blest image here. 

3 With a mind from earthly cares divested, 

Let me dwell by day and night, 
Where the body of my Saviour rested, 

Here I find supreme delight ; 
Here 't is good for me, with pardoned Mary, 
At his sepulchre in faith to tarry ; 
Thus in blessed fellowship 
With my Lord, I wake and sleep. 

7s. 158. Tune 205. 

Kesting in the silent grave, 

Spent with«torments, pangs and cries, 

See the Lord God, strong to save ; 
Him whose thunders shake the skies ; 

'T was for me he groaned, he bled, 

And was numbered with the dead ; 

Sacred body, with amaze 

Thankfully on thee I gaze. 



BURIAL. Ill 

7s. 159. Tune SSI. 

Resting from Ms work to-day, 
In the tomb the Saviour lay ; 
Still he slept, from head to feet 
Shrouded in the winding-sheet, 
Lying in the rock alone, 
Hidden by the sealed stone. 

2 Late at even there was seen 
Watching long the Magdalene ; 
Early, ere the break of day, 
Sorrowful she took her way 

To the holy garden glade, 
Where her buried Lord was laid. 

3 So with thee, till life shall end, 
I would solemn vigil spend : 
Let me hew thee, Lord, a shrine 
In this rocky heart of mine, 
Where, in pure embalmed cell, 
None but thou may ever dwell. 

4 Myrrh and spices will I bring, 
True affection's offering ; 

Close the door from sight and sound 
Of the busy world around ; 
And in patient watch remain, 
Till my Lord appear again. 



160. 



Tune 11. 



Go, my soul, go every day 
To the tomb where Jesus lay ; 
Be with him my members dead, 
Be his sepulchre my bed. 

Boldest foes dare never come 
Near my Saviour's sacred tomb ; 
Evil never can molest 
Those who near his body rest. 



112 GOD THE SON. 

7s. lbl. Tune 581. 

Met around the sacred tomb, 

Friends of Jesus, why those tears ? 

Mid this sad sepulchral gloom 

Shall your faith give way to fears ? 

He will soon, even as he said, 

Kise triumphant from the dead. 

2 Now with tears of love and joy 

We remember all his pain, 
Sighs and groans, and dying cry ; 

For the Lamb for us was slain, 
And from death our souls to save, 
Once for us lay in the grave. 

3 Hither, sinners, all repair, 

And with Jesus Christ be dead ; 
All are safe from Satan's snare, 

Who to Jesus' tomb have fled ; 
Here the weary- and oppressed 
Find a never ending rest. 

4 In thy death is all my trust, 

I have thee my refuge made ; 
And when once, consigned to dust, 

In the tomb my body 's laid, 
Then with saved souls above 
I will praise thy dying love. 

5 But while here I 'm left behind, 

Burdened with infirmity, 
May I help and comfort find, 

Visiting Gethsemane, 
Calvary and Joseph's tomb, 
Till my Sabbath 's also come. 

7s & 6s. 162. Tune 151. 

In this sepulchral Eden 
The tree of life I' ve found, 



BURIAL. 113 

Here is my treasure hidden, 
I tread on hallowed ground ; 

Ye sick, ye faint and weary, 

Howe'er your ailments vary, 
Come hither, and make sure 
Of a most perfect cure. 

Here lies in death's embraces, 
My bridegroom, Lord and God ; 

With awe my soul retraces 
The dark and dolorous road, 

That leads to this last station ; 

Here in sweet meditation 
I '11 dwell by day and night, 
Till faith is changed to sight. 



lis. lOO. Tune 39. 

I would not live alwa}^ ; I ask not to stay 
Where storm after storm rises dark o'er the 

way; 
The few lurid mornings that dawn on us here 
Are enough lor life's woes, full enough for its 

cheer. 

2 I would not live alway, thus fettered by sin, 
Temptation without, and corruption within ; 
E'en the rapture of pardon is mingled with 

fears, 
And the cup of thanksgiving with penitent 
tears. 

3 I would not live alway ; no, welcome the 

tomb : 
Since Jesus hath lain there, I dread not its 

gloom ; 
There, sweet be my rest, till he bid me arise 
To hail him in triumph descending the skies. 

8 



114 GOD THE SON. 

4 Who, who would live alway, away from his 

God; 
Away from yon heaven, that blissful abode ? 
Where the rivers of pleasure flow o'er the 

bright plains, 
And the noontide of glory eternally reigns; 

5 Where the saints of all ages in harmony meet' 
Their Saviour and brethren transported to 

greet ; 
While the songs of salvation unceasingly roll, 
And the smile of the Lord is the feast of the 

soul! 

lOs & 7s. 164. Tvine 185. 

When I visit Jesus' grave in spirit, 

It is never done in vain ; 
Since 't is only from his death and merit 

I can life and strength obtain ; 
Jesus' cross, his last hours in his passion, 
Jesus' stripes, his wounds, and expiration, 

Jesus' body and his blood, 

Shall remain my highest good. 



165. 



Tune 119. 



Holy Lord, 
By thy body given to death, 
Mortify my sinful nature, 

Till I yield my dying breath ; 
Ah, protect thy feeble creature ; 
Grant that I, by nothing drawn aside, 
Thine abide. 

7s&6s. 166. Tune8 

The sepulchre is holding 
To-day within its band 



RESURRECTION. 115 

The Lord, who holds creation 
Within his strong right hand. 

2 To-day a stone is hiding, 

From gaze of mortal eye, 

The Lord, whose glory hideth 

The brightness of the sky. 

3 The life of all is sleeping, 

But hell is quaking sore ; 
And Adam bursts the fetters, 
Which prisoned him before. 

4 All praise to thee, Lord Jesus, 

Whose providence of love, 
Hath won for us, thy people, 
The Sabbath-rest above. 

5 To Christ, the king of glory, 

Who in the tomb was laid, 
To Father and to Spirit, 
Eternal laud be paid. 

7s&6s. 167. Tune 451. 

The passion theme pursuing, 

I bow at Joseph's tomb, 
My Saviour's body viewing, 

Embalmed in sweet perfume ; 
There I behold him sleeping, 

At rest from death's hard strife, 
Absolved from pain and weeping ; 

On him hangs all my life. 



RESURRECTION. 



7s. 168. Tune 11. 

Christ the Lord is risen to-day, 
Sons of men and angels say. 



116 GOD THE SON. 

Raise your joys and triumphs high ; 
Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply. 

2 Love's redeeming work is done, 
Fought the fight, the battle won ; 
Lo ! the sun's eclipse is o'er ; 

Lo ! He sets in blood no more. 

3 Vain the stone, the watch, the seal ; 
Christ has burst the gates of hell ! 
Death in vain forbids his rise ; 
Christ hath opened paradise. 

4 Lives again our glorious king; 
Where, O death, is now thy sting ? 
Dying once, he all doth save ; 
Where thy victory, O grave ? 

5 Soar we now where Christ has led, 
Following our exalted head : 
Made like him, like him we rise ; 
Ours the cross, the grave, the skies ! 

6 Hail, the Lord of earth and heaven ! 
Praise to thee by both be given : 
Thee we greet triumphant now ; 
Hail, the resurrection thou ! 

7s & 6s. 169. Tune 151. 

The day of resurrection, 

Earth, tell it all abroad : 
The passover of gladness, 

The passover of God. 
From death to life eternal, 

From earth unto the sky, 
Our Christ hath brought us over, 

With hymns of victory. 

2 Our hearts be pure from evil, 
That we may see aright 



RESURRECTION. 117 

The Lord, in rays eternal 

Of resurrection-light ; 
And, listening to his accents, 

May hear, so cairn and plain, 
His own "All hail !" and, hearing, 

May raise the victor-strain. 

3 Now let the heavens be joyful ; 

Let earth her song begin; 
Let the round world keep triumph, 

And all that is therein ; 
In grateful exultation 

Their notes let all things blend ; 
For Christ the Lord hath risen, 

Our joy that hath no end. 

8s & 7s. 170. Tune 167. 

Hail, all hail, thou Lord of glory ! 

Thee our Father, thee we own ! 
Abraham heard not of our story, 

Israel ne'er our name hath known : 
But, Redeemer , thou hast sought us, 

Thou hast heard thy children's wail ; 
Thou with thy dear blood hast bought us ; 

Hail, thou mighty victor, hail ! 

Os, 6s & 8s. I i 1. Tune 79. 

Jesus who died the world to save, 
Revives, and rises from the grave, 

By his almighty power ; 
From sin and death he sets us free, 
He captive leads captivity, 
He lives again, to die no more. 

2 Children of God, look up and see 
Your Saviour, clothed with majesty, 
Triumphant o'er the tomb ; 



118 GOD THE SON. 

Cease, cease to grieve, cast off your fears, 
In heaven your mansions he prepares, 
And soon will come to take you home. 

3 His church is still his joy and crown,. 
He looks with love and pity dawn, 

On her he did redeem ; 
The members of that church he knows, 
He shares their joys and feels their woes, 
And they shall ever reign with him. 

lOs & 7s. 172 Tune 185. 

Hail, all hail, victorious Lord and Saviour ! 

Thou hast burst the bonds of death ; 
Grant us, as to Mary, that great favor, 

To embrace thy feet in faith. 
Thou hast in our stead the curse endured, 
And for us eternal life procured ; 
Joyful, we with one accord, 
Hail thee, as our risen Lord. 

2 O thou matchless source of consolation, 
Scarce thy resting moments end, 
When a heart-enlivening salutation, 
To thy followers thou dost send : 
We would share thy dear disciples' feeling 
When before their risen Master kneeling; 
Thus shall we, w T ith all our heart, 
Witness what a friend thou art. 

S. M. D. 170o Tmne 595. 

Christians, dismiss your fear ; 

Let hope and joy succeed ; 
The joyful news with gladness hear, 

" The Lord is risen indeed :" 
The promise is fulfilled 

In Christ our only head ; 



RESURRECTION. 119 

Justice with mercy's reconciled, 
He lives who once w T as dead. 

2 The Lord is risen again, 

Who on the cross did bleed ; 
He lives to die no more, Amen, 

The Lord is risen indeed : 
He truly tasted death 

For wretched fallen man, 
In bitter pangs resigned his breath, 

But now is risen again. 

3 He hath himself the keys 

Of death, the grave, and hell ; 
His is the victory and praise, 

And he rules all things well ; 
Death now no more I dread, 

But cheerful close mine eyes; 
Death is a sleep, the grave a bed ; 

With Jesus I shall rise. 

174. 

Christ the Lord is risen again, 
-Christ hath broken every chain ; 
Hark ! angelic voices cry, 
Singing evermore on high, 

Hallelujah! praise the Lord ! 

2 He w T ho gave for us his life, 
Who for us endured the strife, 
Is our paschal Lamb to-day ! 
We, too, sing for joy, and say, 

Hallelujah ! praise the Lord ! 

3 He who bore all pain and loss, 
Comfortless, upon the cross, 
Lives in glory now on high, 
Pleads for us and hears our cry ; 

Hallelujah ! praise the Lord ! 



120 GOD THE SON. 

4 Now he bids us tell abroad 
How the lost may be restored, 
How the penitent forgiven, 
How we, too, may enter heaven ! 
Hallelujah ! praise the Lord ! 

8s, 6s & 8s. 175. 

How calm and beautiful the morn, 
That gilds the sacred tomb, 

Where Christ, the crucified, was borne, 
And veiled in midnight gloom ! 

Oh, weep no more the Saviour slain ! 

The Lord is risen — he lives again. 

2 Ye mourning saints, dry every tear 

For your departed Lord ; 
" Behold the place — he is not here !" 

The tomb is all unbarred ; 
The gates of death were closed in vain ; 
The Lord is risen — he lives again. 

3 Now cheerful, to the house of prayer, 

Your early footsteps bend, 
The Saviour will himself be there, 

Your advocate and friend ; 
Once, by the law, your hopes were slain, 
But now in Christ ye live again. 

4 How tranquil now the rising day ! 

? T is Jesus still appears, 
A risen Lord, to chase away 

Your unbelieving fears ; 
Oh, weep no more your comforts slain ; 
The Lord is risen — he lives again. 

5 And, when the shades of evening fall, 

When life's last hour draws nigh, 
If Jesus shines upon the soul, 
How blissful then to die ! 



RESURRECTION. 121 

Since he hath risen that once was slain, 
Ye die in Christ to live again. 

C. M. D. 176. . Tune 590. 

Sing hallelujah, Christ cloth live, 

And peace on earth restore ; 
Come, ransomed souls, and glory give, 

Sing, worship and adore : 
With grateful hearts to him we pay 

Our thanks in humble wise ; 
Who aught unto our charge can lay ? 

'T is God that justifies. 

2 Who can condemn, since Christ was dead, 

And ever lives to God ? 
Now our whole debt is fully paid, 

He saves us by his blood : 
The ransomed hosts in earth and heaven 

Through countless choirs proclaim, 
" He hath redeemed us ; praise be given 

To God and to the Lamb." 

3 In all we do, constrained by love, 

We'll joy to him afford, 
And to God's will obedient prove 

Through Jesus Christ our Lord : 
Sing hallelujah, and adore 

On earth the Lamb once slain, 
Till we in heaven shall evermore 

Exalt his name, Amen. 

8s, 7s & 7s. 177. Tune S9. 

" Who is this that comes from Edom," 
All his raiment stained with blood, 

To the slave proclaiming freedom, 
Bringing and bestowing good, 

Glorious in the garb he wears, 

Glorious in the spoils he bears ? 



122 GOD THE SON. 

2 'T is the Saviour, now victorious, 

Traveling onward in his might ! 
'T is the Saviour ! oh, how glorious 

To his people is the sight ! 
Mighty to redeem the slave, 
Jesus now is strong to save. 

3 Mighty victor, reign forever, 

Wear the crown so dearly won ; 
Never shall thy people, never, 

Cease to sing what thou hast done ; 
Thou hast fought thy people's foes ; 
Thou wilt heal thy people's woes. 

C. M. D. 178. Tune 590. 

Believing souls, rejoice and sing, 

Your risen Saviour see, 
And say, " O death, where is thy sting! 

O grave, thy victory !" 
He died your guilty souls to save, 

And, dying, conquered death ; 
Was buried in the gloomy grave, 

But re-assumed his breath. 

2 Rejoice, your conquering Saviour lives, 

He lives to die no more ; 
And life eternal freely gives, 

Since he our sorrows bore, 
To all who their lost state bewail ; 

For Jesus' precious blood 
Doth for each contrite soul prevail, 

Before the throne of God. 

3 Sing praises to our risen Lord ; 

Life, immortality, 
And lasting bliss are now restored 

For all, for you and me ; 
Believe the wondrous deed, my soul, 

Adore his saving name ; 



RESURRECTION. 123 

Rejoice, ye saints, from pole to pole 
His love and power proclaim. 

4 The Prince of glory bowed his head, 

Expiring on the cross ; 
But now the Lord is risen indeed, 

Is risen and lives for us ; 
Rejoice, and in the dust adore 

The Lamb for sinners slain ; 
He liveth now and evermore, 

For evermore to reign. 

7s. 179. Tune 205. 

Jesus, who is always near 

To assuage his children's grief, 
Unto Thomas did appear, 

To remove his unbelief; 
" Come," he said, " my nail-prints view, 
And my side the spear pierced through ;" 
Humbled the disciple stood, 
And exclaimed, " My Lord, my God." 

2 I would go from pole to pole, 

To behold my risen Lord ; 
But content thyself, my soul, 

Listen to thy Saviour's word : 
" They who me by faith receive, 
Without seeing who believe, 
Trust my word and thereon rest, 
They abundantly are blest." 

7s, 8s & 7s. loO. Tune 83. 

Jesus Christ, my sure defence, 

And my Saviour, ever liveth ; 
Knowing this, my confidence 

Rests upon the hope it giveth, 
Though the night of death be fraught 
Still with many an anxious thought. 



124 GOD THE SON. 

2 Jesus, my Redeemer lives ! 

I, too, unto life must waken ; 
He will have me where he is, 

Shall my courage then be shaken ? 
Shall I fear ? Or could the head 
Rise and leave its members dead ? 

3 Nay, too closely am I bound 

Unto him, by hope forever : 
Faith's strong hand the rock hath found, 

Grasped it, and will leave it never : 
Not the ban of death can part 
From its Lord, the trusting heart. 

4 What now sickens, mourns, and sighs, 

Christ with him in glory bringeth ; 
Earthly is the seed and dies, 

Heavenly from the grave it springeth; 
Natural is the death we die, 
Spiritual our life on high. 

5 Saviour, draw away our heart 

Now from pleasures base and hollow, 
Let us there with thee have part, 

Here on earth thy foot-steps follow ; 
Fix our hearts beyond the skies, 
Whither we ourselves would rise. 

7s, 8s & 7s. 181. Tune 83 

Jesus lives, and so shall I, 

Death, thy sting is gone for ever ! 

He who deigned for me to die, 

Lives, the bonds of death to sever ; 

He shall raise me with the just ; 

Jesus is my hope and trust. 

2 Jesus lives and reigns supreme ; 

And his kingdom still remaining, 
I shall also be with him, 



RESURRECTION. 125 

Ever living, ever reigning ; 
God has promised ; be, it must : 
Jesus is my hope and trust. 

3 Jesus lives, and by his grace, 

Victory o'er my passions giving, 
I will cleanse my heart and ways, 

Ever to his glory living ; 
Me he raises from the dust, 
Jesus is my hope and trust. 

4 Jesus lives, I know full well, 

Naught from him my heart can sever ; 
Life, nor death, nor powers of hell, 

Joy, nor grief, henceforth forever ; 
None of all his saints is lost ; 
Jesus is my hope and trust. 

5 Jesus lives ! and death is now, 

But my entrance into glory; 
Courage, then, my soul, for thou 

Hast a crown of life before thee ; 
Thou shalt find, thy hopes were just 
Jesus is my hope and trust. 

7s, 8s & 7s. lO/W. Tune 83. 

Jesus lives ! no longer now 

Can thy terrors, death, appall me ; 

Jesus lives ! by this I know, 

From the grave he will recall me ; 

Brighter scenes will then commence ; 

This shall be my confidence. 

2 Jesus lives ! to him the throne 

High o'er heaven and earth is given ; 

I shall go where he is gone, 

Live and reign with him in heaven ; 

God is pledged ; weak doubtings, hence ! 

This shall be my confidence. 



126 GOD THE SON. 

3 Jesus lives ! for me he died, 

Hence will I, to Jesus living, 
Pure in heart and act abide, 

Praise to him and glory giving ; 
Freely God doth aid dispense ; 
This shall be my confidence. 

4 Jesus lives, I know full well, 

Naught me from his love shall sever ; 
Life, nor death, nor powers of hell, 

Part me now from Christ for ever; 
God will be a sure defence ; 
This shall be my confidence. 

5 Jesus lives ! henceforth is death 

But the gate of life immortal ; 
This shall calm my trembling breath, 

When I pass its gloomy portal ; 
Faith shall cry, as fails each sense, 
Lord, thou art my confidence. 

L. M. loO. Tune 22 

The Saviour lives, no more to die ; 
He lives, the Lord enthroned on high ; 
He lives, triumphant o'er the grave ; 
He lives, eternally to save. 

2 He lives, to still his servants' fears ; 
He lives, to wipe away their tears ; 
He lives, their mansions to prepare ; 
He lives, to bring them safely there. 

3 Ye mourning souls, dry up your tears ; 
Dismiss your gloomy doubts and fears; 
With cheerful hope your hearts revive, 
For Christ, the Lord, is yet alive. 

4 His saints he loves and never leaves ; 
The contrite sinner he receives ; 



RESURRECTION. 127 

Abundant grace will lie afford, 
Till all are present with the Lord. 

7s. 184. Tune 205. 

Mary to her Saviour's tomb 

Hasted at the early dawn ; 
Spice she brought and sweet perfume ; 

But the Lord she loved was gone. 
For awhile she weeping stood, 

Struck with sorrow and surprise, 
Shedding tears, a plenteous flood, 

For her heart supplied her eyes. 

2 Jesus, who is always near, 

Though too often unperceived, 
Came, his drooping child to cheer, 

Kindly asking why she grieved ; 
Though at first she knew him not, 

When he called her by her name, 
Then her griefs were all forgot, 

For she found he was the same. 

3 Grief and sighing quickly fled, 

When she heard his welcome voice ; 
Just before, she thought him dead, 

Xow, he bids her heart rejoice : 
What a change his word can make, 

Turning darkness into day! 
You who weep for Jesus' sake, 

He will wipe your tears away. 

4 He who came to comfort her, 

When she thought her all was lost, 
Will for your relief appear, 

Though you now are tempest-tost. 
On his word your burden cast, 

On his love your thoughts employ ; 
Weeping for a while may last, 

But the morning brings the joy. 



128 GOD THE SON. 



ASCENSION AND EXALTATION. 
8s, 7s & 4s. loO. Tune 585. 

Look, ye saints ! the sight is glorious ; 

See the " man of sorrows" now ! 
From the fight returned victorious, 

Every knee to him shall bow : 
Crown him ! crown him ! 

Crowns become the victor's brow. 

2 Crown the Saviour ! angels, crown him ! 

Rich the trophies Jesus brings ; 
In the seat of power enthrone him, 
While the heavenly concave rings : . 

Crown him ! crown him ! 
Crown the Saviour, " King of kings I" 

3 Sinners in derision crowned him, 

Mocking thus the Saviour's claim ; 
Saints and angels crowd around him, 
Own his title, praise his name : 

Crown him ! crown him ! 
Spread abroad the victor's fame. 

4 Hark ! those bursts of acclamation ! 

Hark ! those loud, triumphant chords ! 
Jesus takes the highest station ; 
Oh ! what joy the sight affords ! 

Crown him ! crown him ! 
" King of kings, and Lord of lords." 

8s & 7s. loO. Tune 167. 

Jesus : hail ; enthroned in glory, 

There for ever to abide ! 
All the heavenly hosts adore thee, 

Seated at thy Father's side : 



ASCENSION AND EXALTATION. 129 

There for sinners thou art pleading, 
There thou dost our place prepare, 

Ever for us interceding, 
Till in glory we appear. 

2 Worship, honor, power and blessing, 

Thou art worthy to receive ; 
Loudest praises without ceasing, 

Meet it is for us to give : 
When we join the angelic spirits, 

In their sweetest, noblest lays, 
We will sing our Saviour's merits, 

Help to chant Iniraanuers praise. 

L. M. 187. Tune 22. 

Our Lord is risen from the dead ; 

Our Jesus is gone up on high ; 
The powers of hell are captive led, 

Dragged to the portals of the sky. 

2 There his triumphal chariot waits, 

And angels chant the solemn lay : 
" Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates ! 
Ye everlasting doors ! give way. 

3 " Loose all your bars of massy light, 

And wide unfold the ethereal scene ; 
He claims these mansions as his right; 
Receive the King of glory in." 

4 "Who isf the King of glory?— who?" 

" The Lord, that all our foes overcame, 
The world, sin, death and hell o'erthrew ; 
And Jesus is the conqueror's name." 

5 Lo ! his triumphal chariot waits, 

And angels chant the solemn lay : 
" Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates ! 
Ye everlasting doors ! give way." 
9 



130 GOD THE SON. 

6 " Who is the King of glory ? — who ?" 

" The Lord, of glorious power possessed ; 
The king of saints and angels too ; 
God over all, for ever blessed." 

C. M. lOO. Tune 14. 

The eternal gates lift up their heads, 

The doors are opened wide ; 
The King of glory is gone up 

Unto his Father's side. 

2 Thou art gone in before us, Lord, 

Thou hast prepared a place, 
That we may be where now thou art, 
And look upon thy face. 

3 And ever on thine earthly path 

A gleam of glory lies ; 
A light still breaks behind the cloud 
That veils thee from our eyes. 

4 Lift up our thoughts, lift up our songs, 

And let thy grace be given, 
That while we linger yet below, 
Our hearts may be in heaven ; 

5 That where thou art at God's right hand, 

Our hope, our love may be : 
Dwell in us now, that we may dwell 
For evermore in thee. 

C. M. 189. Tune 14. 

The Lord ascendeth up on high, 
Decked with resplendent wounds ; 

While shouts of victory rend the sky, 
And heaven with joy resounds. 

2 Eternal gates their leaves unfold, 
Receive the conquering king, 



ASCENSION AND EXALTATION. 131 

The angels strike their harps of gold, 
And saints triumphant sing. 

3 Sinners, rejoice, he died for you, 

For you prepares a place ; 

His Spirit sends, you to endow 

With every gift and grace. 

4 His blood, which did for you atone, 

For your salvation pleads ; 
And, seated on his Father's throne, 
He reigns and intercedes. 

6s, 7s <& 6s. 190. Tune 146. 

Go up with shouts of praise, 

Go up, high-priest to heaven, 
Thou who the ransomed race 

Hast on thy heart engraven 
Though seated on thy throne, 

Thou deign'st to hear our prayer ; 
Nor art ashamed to own, 

That we thy brethren are. 

8s, 6s & 8s. iyi. Tune 79. 

When Christ, our Saviour, did ascend, 
The Father bade his hosts attend, 

And worship his dear Son ; 
With loud acclaims of joy they gazed, 
And cheerful hallelujahs raised, 

Adoring humbly at his throne. 

2 Can we thy triumphs e'er forget? 
Shall we not worship at thy feet, 

For all thy griefs and pain ? 
Yes, we will join the angelic throng, 
In singing that eternal song, 

" Worthy the Lamb, for he was slain." 



132 GOD THE SON. 

3 The assembly, which with thee at rest 
Appears in spotless garments dressed, 

Bows down and hnmbly sings ; 
We too thy saving name will bless, 
And thee with heart and voice confess 

The Lord of lords and King of kings. 

L. M. iy^. Tune 22. 

To thee, Lord Christ, all praise be given, 
For thy ascending up to heaven : 
Support us while on earth we stay, 
And lead us in the narrow way. 

2 Though seated on thy Father's throne, 
Thou ne'er wilt cease thy flock to OAvn, 
But always in their midst appear, 
When in thy name assembled here. 

3 For us to heaven thou didst ascend, 
To plead our cause, and to attend 
To all our wants, yea, to prepare 
A place for us, thy bliss to share. 

4 At parting from thy little fold, 
Thy second coming was foretold ; 
Therefore we wait with eagerness, 
Lord Jesus, to behold thy face. 



KINGDOM AND PRIESTHOOD. 
7s. 193. Tune 11. 

Hail the day that sees him rise, 
Glorious, to his native skies ! 
Christ, awhile to mortals given, 
Re-ascends his native heaven. 



KINGDOM AND PRIESTHOOD. 133 

2 There the glorious triumph waits 
Lift your heads, eternal gates ! 
Wide unfold the radiant scene ; 
Take the King of glory in ! 

3 Him though highest heaven receives, 
Still he loves the earth he leaves ; 
Though returning to his throne, 
Still he calls mankind his own. 

4 See, he lifts his hands above ! 
See, he shows the prints of love ! 
Hark, his gracious lips bestow 
Blessings on his church below ! 

5 Still for us his death he pleads ; 
Prevalent, he intercedes : 

Xear himself prepares our place, 
Harbinger of human race. 

6 There we shall with thee remain, 
Partners of thy endless reign ; 
There thy face unclouded see, . 
Find our heaven of heavens in thee. 

S. M. 194. Tune 595. 

Jesus who died, is now 

Seated upon his throne ; 
The angels, who before him bow, 

His just dominion own. 

2 The unworthiest of his friends 

Upon his heart he bears ; 
He ever to their cause attends, 
For them a place prepares. 

3 Blest Saviour, condescend 

My advocate to be ; 
I could not have a better friend 
To plead with God for me. 



134 GOD THE SON. 

C. M. l^O. Tune 14. 

With joy we meditate the grace 

Of our high-priest above ; 
His heart is filled with tenderness, 

His bosom yearns with love. 

2 In all our griefs he takes a share, 

He knows our feeble frame; 
He knows what sore temptations are, 
For he has felt the same. 

3 He, in the days of feeble flesh, 

Poured out strong cries and tears ; 
And, in his measure, feels afresh 
What every member bears. 

4 He '11 never quench the smoking flax, 

But raise it to a flame ; 
The bruised reed he never breaks, 
Nor scorns the meanest name. 

5 Then let our humble faith address 

His mercy and his power ; 
We shall obtain delivering grace 
In the distressing hour. 

6 He ever lives to intercede 

Before his Father's face ; 
Give him, my soul, thy cause to plead, 
Nor doubt the Father's grace. 

8s, 7s & 7s. iyb. Tune 89. 

Hark, ten thousand harps and voices 
Sound the note of praise above ! 

Jesus reigns, and heaven rejoices ; 
Jesus reigns, the God of love. 

See, he sits on yonder throne ; 

Jesus rules the world alone. 



KINGDOM AND PRIESTHOOD. 135 

2 Jesus, hail ! whose glory brightens 

All above, and makes it fair : 
Lord of life, thy smile enlightens, 

Cheers and charms thy people here — 
When we think of love like thine, 
Lord, we own it love divine. 

3 King of glory, reign for ever ; 

Thine an everlasting crown : 
Nothing from thy love shall sever 

Those whom thou hast made thine own; 
Happy objects of thy grace, 
Destined to behold thy face. 

4 Saviour, hasten thine appearing; 

Bring, O bring the glorious day, 
When, the awful summons hearing, 

Heaven and earth shall pass away ; 
Then, with golden harps, we '11 sing, 
" Glory, glory to our king." 

L. M. 197. Tune 22. 

" I know' that my Redeemer lives :" 
What joy this sweet assurance gives ! 
He lives, he lives, who once was dead, 
He lives, my ever-living head. 

2 He lives to bless me with his love, 
He lives to plead for me above, 
He lives my hungry soul to feed, 
He lives to help in time of need. 

3 He lives to grant me rich supply, 
He lives to guide me with his eye, 
He lives to comfort me when faint, 
He lives to hear my soul's complaint. 

4 He lives to silence all my fears, 

He lives to stoop and wipe my tears, 



136 GOD THE SON. 

He lives to calm my troubled heart, 
He lives all blessings to impart. 

5 He lives, my kind, my faithful friend, 
He lives and loves me to the end, 
He lives, and while he lives I '11 sing, 
He lives, my prophet, priest and king. 

6 He lives, and grants me daily breath, 
He lives, and I shall conquer death, 
He lives my mansion to prepare, 

He lives to bring me safely there. 

7 He lives, all glory to his name ; 
He lives, my Jesus, still the same : 
Oh, the sweet joy this sentence gives, 
" I know that my Redeemer lives." 

C. M. 198. Tune 14.. 

All hail the power of Jesus' name! 

Let angels prostrate fall; 
Bring forth the royal diadem, 

And crown him Lord of all. 

2 Crown him, ye martyrs of our God, 

Who from his altar call; 
Extol the stem of Jesse's rod, 
And crown him Lord of all ! 

3 Ye chosen seed of Israel's race, 

A remnant weak and small, 
Hail him who saves you by his grace, 
And crown him Lord of all 1 

4 Ye Gentile sinners, ne'er forget 

The wormwood and the gall ; 
Go, spread your trophies at his feet, 
And crown him Lord of all ! 

5 Let every kindred, every tribe, 

On this terrestrial ball, 



KINGDOM AND PRIESTHOOD. 137 

To him all majesty ascribe, 
And crown him Lord of all ! 

6 Oil, that with yonder sacred throng, 
We at his feet may fall ! 
We '11 join the everlasting song, 
And crown him Lord of all ! 

L. M. 199. Tune 22. 

Jesus shall reign where'er the sun 
Doth his successive journeys run; 
His kingdom stretch from shore to shore, 
Till moons shall wax and wane no more. 

2 For him shall endless prayer be made 
And praises throng to crown his head ; 
His name like sweet perfume shall rise 
With every morning sacrifice. 

3 People and realms of every tongue 
Dwell on his love with sweetest song, 
And infant voices shall proclaim 
Their early blessings on his name. 

4 Blessings abound where'er he reigns, 
The prisoner leaps to lose his chains, 
The weary find eternal rest, 

And all the sons of want are blest. 

5 Let every creature rise and bring 
Peculiar honors to our king : 
Angels descend with songs again, 
And earth repeat the loud Amen. 

8s & 7s /OUO. Tune 167. 

Thou hast raised our human nature 
On the clouds to God's right hand, 

There we sit in heavenly places, 
There with thee in glory stand ; 



138 GOD THE SON. 

Jesus reigns adored by angels, 
Man with God is on the throne,* 

Mighty Lord, in thine ascension 
We by faith behold our own. 

L. M. 201. Tune90. 

Before the Father's awful throne, 
Our high-priest lifts his pierced hands, 

And, interceding for his own, 

His purchased property demands ; 

His people's everlasting friend, 

Who, loving, loves them to the end. 

2 By faith we claim him as our own, 
Our kinsman, near allied in blood, 

Flesh of our flesh, bone of our bone, 
The Son of man, the Son of God ; 

We to his mercy-seat draw nigh ; 

He never can himself deny. 



PRAISE TO CHRIST. 
8s & 7s. 202. Tune 167. 

Sing with humble hearts your praises, 

For our Saviour's boundless grace ; 
Pay due homage to Christ Jesus, 

Come with thanks before his face ; 
Praise him for his death and bleeding, 

All our happiness lies there ; 
Praise him for his gracious leading, 

Praise your faithful shepherd's care. 

2 Praise for every scene distressing, 
Praise for all thou didst endure, 
Praise for every gift and blessing 
Which thy griefs for us procure ; 



PRAISE TO CHRIST. 139 

In thy ransomed congregation 

Shall thy death our theme remain, 

Till thou comest with full salvation, 
Lord of glory, Lamb once slain. 

3 Thou, to purchase our salvation, 

Didst assume humanity ; 
Jesus, for thy bitter passion 

May we ever thankful be ; 
Filled with awe and humbly bowing, 

At thy feet we prostrate fall, 
Gratefully this truth avowing, 

That thou art our all in all. 

6s, 7s & 7s. /<wUO. Tune 341. 

'T is done, my God hath died, 

My love is crucified ! 

Break, this stony heart of mine ; 

Pour, my eyes, a ceaseless flood; 
Feel, my soul, the pangs divine; 

Catch, my heart, the issuing blood. 

2 To love thee, Lord, — ah, this 
Even here is heavenly bliss ; 
With thy love my heart inspire, 

There by faith for ever dwell ; 
This I always will desire, 

[Nothing but thy love to feel. 

3 He bore the curse of all, 
A spotless criminal : 

Burdened with our crimes and guilt, 
Blackened with imputed sin, 

Man to save, his blood he spilt ; 
Died, to make the sinner clean. 

4 Join earth and heaven to bless 
The Lord our righteousness ; 



140 GOD THE SON. 

Sinned we all and died in one, 
Just in one, we all are made ; 

Christ the law fulfilled alone, 
Died for all, for all obeyed. 

5 In him complete I shine, 
His death, his life is mine ; 
Fully am I justified ; 

Free from sin, and more than free ; 
Guiltless, since for me he died, 
Righteous, since he rose for me. 

6 Jesus to thee I bow, 
Approach thee humbly now ; 
O, the depths of love divine ! 

Who thy wisdom's stores can tell ? 
Knowledge infinite is thine, 
All thy ways unsearchable. 

7s. 204. Tune 205 

All the bliss which we possess, 
Is derived from Jesus' cross ; 
He to God hath by his blood 
Reconciled and saved us ; 
Now his righteousness is found 
Our salvation's only ground ; 
s Hence all our felicity 
Springs, here and eternally. 

2 Amen, yea, hallelujah ; 

Lord, our comfort, joy and peace, 
By thy cross thou gain'dst for us 
Everlasting happiness ; 
Since the effects we richly prove 
Of this wondrous act of love, 
With what gratitude should we 
Raise our hearts and eyes to thee. 



PRAISE TO CHRIST. 141 

7s. 20O. Tune 205. 

Lamb of God, thy precious blood, 
Healing wounds and bitter death, 
Be our trust, our only boast, 
Blessed object of our faith ; 
Thy once marred countenance 
Comfort to our hearts dispense ; 
By thy anguish, stripes and pain, 
May we life and strength obtain. 

2 We adore thee evermore, 
Jesus, for thy boundless grace ; 
For thy cross, whereby for us 
Thou hast gained true happiness ; 
For thy death, which sets us free 
From sin's cruel slavery; 

Fo thy all-atoning blood, 

Which hath brought us nigh to God. 

3 What can we now give to thee, 
For thy unexampled love ? 
We 're unclean and full of sin, 
Till thou dost our guilt remove ; 
Is aught good in us, we own 

'T is not ours, but thine alone ; 
Unto us belongeth shame, 
But all glory to thy name. 

4 Through thy grace, may we always 
Put our trust in thee by faith, 
And rely eternally, 

On thy meritorious death ; 
Fill our hearts with constant peace, 
Till in thee we end our race, 
And shall thee for evermore 
'Midst the ransomed hosts adore. 



142 GOD THE SON. 

C M. 206. Tune 14 

I love the Lord ! lie lent an ear, 
When I for help implored ; 

He rescued me from all my fear, 
Therefore I love the Lord. 

2 Eeturn, my soul, unto thy rest, 

From God no longer roam ; 
His hand hath bountifully blest, 
His goodness calls thee home. 

3 What shall I render unto thee, 

My Saviour in distress ! 
For all thy benefits to me, 
So great and numberless ? 

4 This will I do, for thy love's sake, 

And thus thy power proclaim, 
Salvation's sacred cup I take, 
And call upon thy name. 

5 Thou God of covenanted grace ! 

Hear and record my vow, 
While in thy courts I seek thy face, 
And at thine altar bow. 

6 Henceforth myself to thee I give, 

With single heart and eye, 

To walk before thee while I live, 

And bless thee when I die. 



6s, 7s & 6s. Z\J L Tune 146 

Most gracious God and Lord, 
Mankind's almighty Saviour, 

Worthy to be adored 

By all, both now and ever : 

Those souls are blest indeed 
Who thee embrace by faith, 



PRAISE TO CHRIST. 143 

As thou for us wast laid, 
Low in the dust of death. 

In thee I trust by faith, 

Jesus, my God and Saviour ; 
On thy atoning death 

My soul shall feed for ever ; 
Thy sufferings shall remain 

Deep on my heart impressed, 
Thou Son of God and man, 

Till I with thee shall rest. 



P. M. 4UO. Tune 119. 

Thanks and praise, 

Jesus, unto thee are due ; 
Oh, accept our adoration 

For the blessings, which accrue 
From thy human life and passion ; 

May our hearts and lips with one accord 
Praise thee, Lord. 

2 For thy death, 

Thou art worthy, Lamb of God, 
That our lives and whole demeanor 

Praise thee, yea, each drop of blood 
Be devoted to thy honor, 

And our souls uninterruptedly 
Cleave to thee. 

3 Oh, how great 

Are the blessings we derive 
From the fullness of our Saviour ; 

They who him by faith receive, 
And desire to taste his favor, 

From this source may freely take always 
Grace for grace. 

4 Ah remain, 

Ah remain our highest good ; 
In our hearts, dear suffering Saviour, 



144 GOD THE SON. 

Shed thy dying love abroad ; 
This will rule our whole behavior, 

And our love inflame, till we shall be, 
Lord, with thee. 

6s, 7s & 7s. 209. Tune 341. 

Worthy, O Lord, art thou 

That every knee should bow, 
Every tongue to thee confess ; 

Universal nature join, 
Strong and mighty thee to bless, 

Gracious, merciful, benign. 

2 Hail your dread Lord and ours, 
Dominions, thrones and powers : 

Source of power, he rules alone : 
Veil your faces, prostrate fall, 

Cast your crowns before his throne, 
Hail the cause, the Lord of all. 

3 Justice and truth maintain 
Thy everlasting reign : 

One with thine almighty Sire, 
Partner of an equal throne, 

King of kings, let all conspire, 
Gratefully thy sway to own. 

4 Jesus, thou art my king, 
To me thy succor bring ; 

Christ the mighty one art thou, 
Help for all on thee is laid ; 

This thy promise claim I now, 
Send me down the promised aid. 

5 Triumph and reign in me, 
And spread thy victory ; 

Sin, and death, and hell control, 
Pride, and self, and every foe, 

All subdue, through all my soul 
Conquering and to conquer go. 



PEAISE TO CHEIST. 145 

6s, 7s & 6s. ^10. Tune 146. 

Eternal thanks be thine, 

Author of our salvation ; 
Thou didst our hearts incline 

To accept thy invitation ; 
We are thy property, 

Oh, may we thine abide ; 
This is our only plea, 

That thou for us hast died. 

2 Might with an iron pen, 

This truth divine be graven, 
For sinners Christ was slain, 

To purchase life and heaven; 
Unwearied we prolong 

And joyfully repeat 
The blessed gospel-song ; 

'T is ever new and sweet 

C. M. ZW. Tune 14. 

We bless the prophet of the Lord, 
That conies with truth and grace ; 

Jesus ! thy Spirit and thy word 
Shall lead us in thy ways. 

2 We reverence our high-priest above, 

Who' offered up his blood, 

And lives to carry on his love, 

By pleading with our God. 

3 We honor our exalted king ; 

How sweet are his commands ! 
He guards our souls from hell and sin, 
By his almighty hands. 

4 Hosanna to his glorious name, 

Who saves by different ways ! 
His mercies lay a sovereign claim 
To our immortal praise. 
10 



146 GOD THE SON. 

S. M. ALA. Tune 595. 

Jesus, the Christ of God ! 

The Father's blessed Son! 
The Father's bosom thine abode, 

The Father's love thine own : . 

2 Jesus, the Lamb of God ! 

Who, us from hell to raise, 

Hast shed thy reconciling blood ; 

We give thee endless praise. 

3 God, and yet man, thou art ; 

True God, true man art thou ; 
Of man, and of man's earth, a part, 
One with us thou art now 

4 Great sacrifice for sin ! 

Giver of life for life, 
Restorer of the peace within, 
True ender of the strife. 

5 To thee, the Christ of God, 

Thy saints exulting sing ; 
The bearer of our heavy load. 
Our own anointed king. 

6 Rest of the weary, thou ! 

To thee, our rest, we come ; 
In thee to find our dwelling now, 
Our everlasting home. 

C. M. ZYo. Tune 14,. 

O Christ, our hope, our heart's desire, 

Redemption's only spring, 
Creator of the world art thou, 

Its Saviour and its king. 

2 How vast the mercy and the love 
Which laid our sins on thee, 



PRAISE TO CHRIST. 147 

And led thee to a cruel death, 
To set thy people free. 

3 But now the bands of death are burst, 

The ransom has been paid ; 
And thou art on thy Father's throne, 
In glorious robes arrayed. 

4 Oh, may thy mighty love prevail 

Our sinful souls to spare ; 
Oh, may we come before thy throne, 
And find acceptance there. 

5 Oh, Christ, be thou our present joy, 

Our future great reward ; 
Our only glory may it be 
To glory in the Lord. 

8s & 7s. /gl4. Tune 16. 

Sweet the moments, rich in blessing, 
Which before the cross I spend ; 

Life, and health, and peace possessing 
From the sinner's dying friend. 

2 Here I '11 sit, for ever viewing 

Mercy's streams, in streams of blood ; 
Precious drops my soul bedewing, 

Plead and claim my peace with God. 

3 Truly blessed is this station, 

Low before his cross to lie ; 
While I see divine compassion 
Beaming from his languid eye. 

4 Here it is I find my heaven, 

While upon the cross I gaze ; 
Love I much ? I 'm much forgiven, 
I 'm a miracle of grace. 

5 Love and grief my heart dividing, 

With my tears his feet I '11 bathe ; 



148 GOD THE SON. 

Constant still in faith abiding, 
Life deriving from his death. 

6 May I still enjoy this feeling, 
In all need to Jesus go ; 
Prove his wounds each day more healing, 
And himself more fully know. 

C. M. /0l5. Tune 14. 

To our Redeemer's glorious name 

Awake the sacred song ! 
Oh, may his love, immortal flame, 

Tune every heart and tongue ! 

2 His love what mortal thought can reach, 

What mortal tongue display, 
Imagination's utmost stretch 
In wonder dies away. 

3 He left his radiant throne on high, 

Left the bright realms of bliss, 
And came to earth to bleed and die ; 
Was ever love like this ? 

4 Dear Lord, while we adoring pay 

Our humble thanks to thee, 
May every heart with rapture say, 
" The Saviour died for me," 

5 Oh, may the sweet, the blissful theme 

Fill every heart and tongue ; 
Till strangers love thy charming name, 
And join the sacred song. 

C. M. /glO. Tune 14. 

Hosanna to the Prince of grace ! 

Sion ! behold thy king ! 
Proclaim the Son of David's race, 

And teach the babes to sing. 



PRAISE TO CHRIST. 149 

2 Hosanna to the incarnate Word, 
Who from the Father came ! 
Ascribe salvation to the Lord, 
With blessings on his name. 

L. M. ZL1. Tune 22. 

Come, let us sing the song of songs, 
With hearts and voices swell the strain, 

The homage which to Christ belongs ; 
" Worthy the Lamb, for he was slain !" 

2 Come, let us sing the song of songs, 

The saints in heaven began the strain, 
The homage which to Christ belongs ; 
" Worthy the Lamb, for he was slain !" 

3 Slain to redeem us by his blood, 

To cleanse from every sinful stain, 
And make us kings and priests to God ; 
" Worthy the Lamb, tor he was slain !" 

4 To him who suffered on the tree, 

Our souls, at his soul's price, to gain, 
Blessing, and praise, and glory be ; 

" Worthy the Lamb, for he was slain !" 

5 To him, enthroned by filial right, 

All power in heaven «and earth proclaim, 
Honor, and majesty, and might ; 

" Worthy the Lamb, for he was slain !" 

6 Long as we live, and when we die, 

And while in heaven with him we reign, 
This song, our song of songs shall be ; 
" Worthy the Lamb, for he was slain !" 

lis. ZiO. Tune 39. 

Ye servants of God, your great Master pro- 
claim, 
And publish abroad his most excellent name ; 



150 GOD THE SON. 

The name all victorious of Jesus extol, 
His kingdom is glorious, he rules over all. 

2 God ruleth in heaven, almighty to save, 
And yet he is with us, his presence we have ; 
The great congregation his triumphs shall 

sing, 
Ascribing salvation to Jesus our king. 

3 Salvation be brought unto God on the throne, 
Let all sing rejoicing, and honor the Son ; 
The praises of Jesus the angels proclaim, 
Fall down on their faces and worship the 

Lamb. 

4 Then let us adore him and give him his right, 
All glory, and power, and wisdom, and might, 
And honor, and blessing, with angels above, 
And thanks never ceasing for infinite love. 

8s, 7s & 4s. &LJ. Tune 585. 

Praise to thee, O Lord, we render, 
For thy love in Jesus shown ; 

May that love, so strong and tender, 
Bind us fast to him alone ; 
Now and ever, 

Gather us among thine own. 

2 By thy Spirit's power renewing, 

May our hearts be purified ; 
And our wills to thine subduing, 
May his grace control and guide ; 

Now and ever, 
In our hearts may he abide. 

3 Visit us with thy salvation, 

Guard us by thy power divine, 
Make our house thy habitation, 

Make each heart thy peaceful shrine ; 



PRAISE TO CHRIST. 151 

Now and ever, 
Make us, Lord, and keep us thine. 

C. M. 220. Tune 14. 

O Jesus, for thy matchless love 

Accept our warmest praise ; 
Since thou didst leave thy throne above, 

To save a sinful race. 

2 Thanks for thy sufferings, tears, and cries, 

And groans in thy distress : 
The source of never-fading joys 
And endless happiness. 

3 Thanks for thy thirst, O Prince of peace, 

When hanging on the tree : 
What a divine refreshment this 
To souls athirst for thee. 

4 Thanks for thy last heart-piercing cry, 

And meritorious death : 
Grant that we may all on thee rely, 
And live a life of faith. 

7s, 6s & 8s. 221. Tune 79. 

O'er eras past I 've pondered, 
Through endless ages wandered, 

In spirit still unblest ; 
Nought gave me satisfaction, 
My heart felt no attraction, 

Till I on Golgotha found rest. 

2 And now to this spot cleaving, 
This hallowed ground ne'er leaving, 

My spirit roams no more ; 
Here will I gaze forever 
On Christ, my suffering Saviour, 

Till I in heaven shall him adore. 



152 GOD THE SON. 



C. M. AAA. Tune 14. 

Hosanna ! raise the pealing hymn 

To David's Son and Lord ; 
With cherubim and seraphim, 

Exalt the incarnate Word. 

2 Hosanna ! sovereign, prophet, priest ! 

How vast thy gifts, how free ! 
Thy blood, our life ; thy word, our feast ; 
Thy name, our only plea. 

3 Hosanna ! Master, lo ! we bring 

Our offerings to thy throne ; 
Not gold, nor myrrh, nor mortal thing, 
But hearts to be thine own. 

4 Hosanna ! once thy gracious ear 

Approved a lisping throng ; 
Be gracious still, and deign to hear 
Our poor but grateful song. 

5 O Saviour ! if redeemed by thee, 

Thy temple we behold, 
Hosannas through eternity 
We '11 sing to harps of gold. 



6s & 4s. 



223. 



Come, all ye saints of God, 
Wide through the earth abroad 

Spread Jesus' fame ; 
Tell what his love has done, 
Trust in his name alone, 
Shout to his lofty throne, 

" Worthy the Lamb !" 

2 Hence, gloomy doubts and fears ! 
Dry up your mournful tears, 
Join our glad theme ; 



PRAISE TO CHRIST. 153 

Beauty for ashes bring, 
Strike each melodious string, 
Join heart and voice to sing, 
" Worthy the Lamb !" * 

3 Hark ! how the choirs above, 
Filled with the Saviour's love, 
■ Dwell on his name ; 
There, too, may we be found, 
With light and glory crowned, 
While all the heavens resound, 
" Worthy the Lamb !" 

6s <& 5s. 224* Tune 141. 

Lamb of God beloved, 

Once for sinners slain, 
Thankful we remember 

What thou didst sustain ; 
Nothing thee incited 

But unbounded grace, 
To bear condemnation 

In the sinner's place. 

2 I with sacred sorrow 

View Mount Calvary ; 
But my soul rejoices 

O'er thy death for me ; 
Since thou by thy passion 

Didst for me atone, 
Take me as an offering, 

Thine I '11 be alone, 

3 In thy wounds, O Jesus, 

I have found true peace ; 
Thou in all distresses 

Art my hiding-place ; 
Unto thee I '11 ever 

Look with humble faith, 
And rejoice, and glory 

In thy wounds and death. 



154 GOD THE SON. 

4 I unworthy sinner 

Lie before thy throne ; 
Though I scarce am able 

To express, I own, 
All my wants, dear Saviour, 

Yet thou knowest them well ; 
Now in me the counsel 

Of thy love fulfill. 

L. M. 225. Tune 22. 

O Christ ! our King, Creator, Lord ! 
Saviour of all who trust thy word, 
To them who seek thee ever near, 
Now to our praises bend thine ear. 

2 In thy dear cross a grace is found, 

It flows from every streaming wound, 
Whose power our inbred sin controls, 
Breaks the firm bond, and frees our souls. 

3 Thou didst create the stars of night, 
Yet thou hast veiled in flesh thy light, 
Hast deigned a mortal form to wear, 
A mortal's painful lot to bear. 

4 When thou didst hang upon the tree, 
The quaking earth acknowledged thee , 
When thou didst there yield up thy breath, 
The world grew dark as shades of death. 

5 Now in the Father's glory high, 
Great conqueror ! never more to die, 
Us by thy mighty power defend, 
And reign through ages without end. 

L. M. 226. Tune 22. 

O Christ, thou glorious king, we own 
Thee to be God's eternal Son ; 



GOD THE HOLY GHOST. 155 

The Father's fullness, life divine, 
Mysteriously is also thine. 

2 When rolling years brought on the day, 
Foretold and fixed for this display, 
Our great deliverance to obtain, 

Thou didst our nature not disdain. 

3 At God's right hand now thou art placed > 
And with thy Father's glory graced, 
There to remain, till thou shalt come 

As judge to pass our final doom. 

4 From day to day, O Lord, do we, 
Highly exalt and honor thee ; 
Thy name we worship and adore, 
World without end for evermore. 



GOD THE HOLY GHOST. 

S. M. ZZ1. Tune 595. 

Lord God, the Holy Ghost, 

In this accepted hour, 
As on the day of Pentecost, 

Descend in all thy power. 

2 We meet with one accord 

In our appointed place, 
And wait the promise of our Lord, 
The Spirit of all grace. 

3 Like mighty, rushing wind 

Upon the waves beneath, 
Move with one impulse every mind, 
One soul, one feeling breathe. 

4 The young, the old inspire 

With wisdom from above ; 



156 GOD THE HOLY GHOST. 

And give us hearts and tongues of fire, 
To pray, and praise, and love. 

5 Spirit of light, explore 

And chase our gloom away, 
With lustre shining more and more 
Unto the perfect day ! 

6 Spirit of truth, be thou 

In life and death our guide ! 
O, Spirit of adoption, now 
May we be sanctified ! 

L. M. 228. Tune 22. 

O Comforter, God Holy Ghost, 
Thou heavenly gifts on us bestow'st ; 
The pledge of our salvation art, 
And bear'st thy witness in our heart. 

2 The sheep of Jesus which were lost, 
Thou callest, teaching them to trust 
For help, forgiveness, peace, and grace, 
In him, the Lord our righteousness. 

3 Thy gladdening oil thou dost impart 
To every poor and contrite heart, 
Which Jesus as the Saviour knows, 
From whom alone salvation flows. 

4 The feeble souls thou dost sustain, 
Anointest all the witness train, 
Keepest believers in the faith, 

And art their guide in life and death. 

5 Who can thy operations trace, 

The kindness, patience, truth, and grace, 
Thou showest to Christ's family, 
Who living temples are to thee. 



GOD THE HOLY GHOST. 107 

C. M. 229. Tune 14. 

Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly dove ! 

With all thy quickening powers, 
Kindle a flame of sacred love, 

In these cold hearts of ours. 

2 Look, how we grovel here below, 

Fond of these trifling toys ! 
Our souls can neither fly nor go, 
To reach eternal joys. 

3 In vain we tune our formal songs, 

In vain we strive to rise ; 
Hosannas languish on our tongues, 
And our devotion dies. 

4 Dear Lord, and shall we ever live, 

At this poor dying rate ? 
Our love so faint, so cold to thee, 
And thine to us so great? 

5 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly dove ! 

With all thy quickening powers ; 
Come, shed abroad a Saviour's love, 
And that shall kindle ours. 

7s. 2o0. Tune 11. 

Holy Spirit ! Lord of light ! 
From thy clear celestial hight, 
Come, thou light of all that live ! 
Thy pure beaming radiance give ! 

2 Come, thou Father of the poor ! 
Come with treasures which endure ; 
Thou, of all consolers best, 
Visiting the troubled breast. 

3 Thou in toil art comfort sweet ; 
Pleasant coolness in the heat ; 
Solace in the midst of woe ; 
Dost refreshing peace bestow. 



158 GOD THE HOLY GHOST. 

4 Light immortal ! light divine ! 
Visit thou these hearts of thine ; 
If thou take thy grace away, 
Nothing pure in man will stay. 

5 Heal our wounds — our strength renew ; 
On our dryness pour thy dew ; 

Wash the stains of guilt away ; 
Guide the steps that go astray. 

6 Give us comfort when we die ; 
Give us life with thee on high, 
In thy sevenfold gifts descend ; 
Give us joys which never end. 

S. M. /COL. Tune 595. 

Come, Holy Spirit ! come, 

Let thy bright beams arise ; 
Dispel the darkness from our minds, 

And open all our eyes. 

2 Revive our drooping faith, 

Our doubts and fears remove, 
And kindle in our breasts the flame 
Of never-dying love. 

3 Convince us of our sin, 

Then lead to Jesus 7 blood, 
And to our wondering view reveal 
The secret love of God. 

4 'T is thine to cleanse the heart, 

To sanctify the soul, 
To pour fresh life on every part, 
And new-create the whole. 

5 Dwell, therefore, in our hearts ; 

Our minds from bondage free ; 
Then shall we know, and praise, and love, 
The Father, Son, and Thee. 



GOD THE HOLY GHOST. 159 

C. M. /£()&. Tune 14. 

Let songs of praises fill the sky ! 

Christ, our ascended Lord, 
Sends down his Spirit from on high, 

According to his word. 

2 The Spirit, by his heavenly breath, 

New life creates within ; 
He quickens sinners from the death 
Of trespasses and sin. 

3 The things of Christ the Spirit takes, 

And to our hearts reveals ; 
Our bodies he his temple makes, 
And our redemption seals. 

4 Come, Holy Spirit ! from above, 

With thy celestial fire ; 
Come, and with flames of zeal and love 
Our hearts and tongues inspire. 

P. M. £00. Tune 203. 

Come, Holy Ghost, come, Lord our God, 
And shed thy heavenly gifts abroad 
On us, and unto every heart 
True faith and fervent love impart ; 
O Lord, who by thy heavenly light, 
Hast called thy church from sinful night, 
Out of all nations, tribes and places ; 
To thee we render thanks and praises : 
Hallelujah. 

2 Thou light divine, most gracious Lord, 
Revive us by thy holy word, 
And teach thy flock in truth to call 
On God, the Father of us all : 
From all strange doctrines us preserve, 



160 GOD THE HOLY GHOST. 

No other master may we serve, 
But Christ, who is our only Saviour ; 
In him we will confide for ever: 
Hallelujah. 

3 O Holy Ghost, kind Comforter, 

Help us with watchfulness and prayer, 
'Midst various trials thee to obey, 
And never from the truth to stray : 
O Lord, by thy almighty grace, 
Prepare us so to run our race, 
That we by thy illumination, 
May gain heaven's glorious habitation : 
Hallelujah. 

S. M. /go4. Tune 595. 

Spirit of truth, come down, 

Reveal the things of God, 
Make thou to us Christ's Godhead known, 

Apply his precious blood. 

2 His merits glorify, 

That each may clearly see, 
Jesus, who did for sinners die, 
Hath surely died for me. 

3 No man can truly say 

That Jesus is the Lord, 
Unless thou take the veil away, 
And breathe the living word. 

4 Then, only then, we feel 

Our interest in his blood, 
And cry with joy unspeakable, 
" Thou art my Lord, my God." 

5 Oh, that the world might know 

The all-atoning Lamb ; 
Spirit of faith, descend and show 
The virtue of his name. 



GOD THE HOLY GHOST. 161 

6 The grace which all may find, 
The saving power impart ; 
Oh, testify to all mankind, 
And speak in every heart. 

C. M. /OOO. TuneU. 

My soul doth magnify the Lord, 

My spirit doth rejoice 
In God, my Saviour and my God ; 

I hear his joyful voice. 

2 I need not go abroad for joy, 

Who have a feast at home ; 
My sighs are turned into songs, 
The Comforter is come ! 

3 Down from above, the blessed dove 

Is come into my breast, 
To witness God's eternal love ; 
This is my heavenly feast. 

C. M. /400. Tmne 14. 

Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire, 
Let us thine influence prove ; 
Source of the old prophetic fire, 
Fountain of life and love. 

2 Open the hearts of all who hear, 
To make the Saviour room ; 
Now let us find redemption near, 
Let faith by hearing come. 

CM. Zol* Tune 14. 

Come, blessed Spirit, gracious Lord, 
Thy pow r er to us make known ; 

Strike with the hammer of thy word, 
And break each heart of stone. 

11 



162 GOD THE HOLY GHOST. 

2 Give us ourselves and Christ to know, 

In this our gracious day ; 
Repentance unto life bestow, 
Christ's pardoning love display. 

3 Convince us first of unbelief, 

And freely then release : 
Fill every soul with sacred grief, 
And then with sacred peace. 

4 Show us our poverty, relieve 

And then enrich the poor ; 
The knowledge of our sickness give, 
The knowledge of our cure. 

5 A blessed sense of guilt impart, 

And then remove the load ; 
Trouble, then lead the troubled heart 
To Christ's atoning blood. 

C. M. 4lOO* Tune 14.. 

O Holy Ghost, eternal God, 

Descending from above, 
Thou fill'st the soul through Jesus' blood, 

With faith, and hope, and love. 

2 Thou comfortest the heavy heart, 

By sin and- grief oppressed ; 
Thou to the dead dost life impart, 
And to the weary, rest. 

3 Thy sweet communion charms the soul, 

And gives true peace and joy ; 
Which Satan's power can ne'er control, 
Nor all his wiles destroy. 

4 Let no false comfort lift us up 

To confidence that 's vain ; 
Nor let their faith and courage droop, 
Who love the Lamb once slain. 



GOD THE HOLY GHOST. 163 

5 Breathe comfort, where distress abounds, 

Oh, make our conscience clean ; 
And heal, with balm from Jesus' wounds, 
The festering sores of sin. 

6 Vanquish our lusts, our pride remove, 

Take out the heart of stone ; 
Show us the Father's boundless love, 
The merits of the Son. 

7 The Father sent his Son to die ; 

The willing Son obeyed ■ 
The witness thou, to ratify 

The purchase Christ hath made. 

L. M. 239. Tune 22. 

Come, O creator Spirit blest ! 
And in our souls take up thy rest; 
Come, with thy grace and heavenly aid, 
To fill the hearts which thou hast made. 

2 Great Comforter ! to thee we cry ; 
O highest gift of God most high ! 
O fount of life ! O fire of love ! 
And sweet anointing from above ! 

3 Kindle our senses from above, 

And make our hearts o'erflow with love ; 
With patience firm, and virtue high, 
The weakness of our flesh supply. 

4 Far from us drive the foe we dread, 
And grant us thy true peace instead ; 
So shall we not, with thee for guide, 
Turn from the path of life aside. 

C. M. 240. Tune 14. 

Why should the children of a king 
Go mourning all their days ? 



164 GOD THE HOLY GHOST. 

Great Comforter ! descend and bring 
Some tokens of thy grace. 

2 Dost thou not dwell in all the saints, 

And seal the heirs of heaven ? 
When wilt thou banish my complaints, 
And show my sins forgiven ? 

3 Assure my conscience of her part 

In the Redeemer's blood ; 
And bear thy witness with my heart, 
That I am born of God. 

4 Thou art the earnest of his love, 

The pledge of joys to come; 
And thy soft wings, celestial dove ! 
Will safe convey me home. 

L. M. 241. Tune 22, 

To thee, God Holy Ghost, we pray, 
Who lead'st us in the gospel-way, 
Those precious gifts on us bestow, 
Which from our Saviour's merits flow. 

2 Thou heavenly teacher, thee -we praise 
For thy instruction, power and grace, 
To love the Father, who doth ow T n 

Us as his children in the Son. 

3 Most gracious comforter, w T e pray, 
Oh, lead us further every day ; 
Thy unction to us all impart, 
Preserve and sanctify each heart. 

4 Till w r e in heaven shall take our seat, 
Instruct us often to repeat, 

" Abba, our Father ;" and to be 
With Christ in union constantly. 



GOD THE HOLY GHOST. 165 

L. M. Z±Z. Tune 90. 

Oh, that the Comforter would come, 
Nor visit as a transient guest, 

But fix in me his constant home, 
And keep possession of my breast ; 

Yea, make my soul his blest abode, 

The temple of the indwelling God. 

2 Come, Holy Ghost, my soul inspire, 

Attest that I am born again ; 
Come and baptize me, now, with fire, 

Nor let thy former gifts be vain ; 
Grant me a sense that I 'm forgiven, 
A pledge that I 'm an heir of heaven. 

3 Grant me the indubitable seal, 

That ascertains the kingdom mine, 
That powerful stamp I long to feel, 

The signature of love divine ; 
Oh, shed it in my heart abroad, 
Fullness of love, of heaven, of God. 

L. M Z±0. Tune 22. 

O Spirit of the living God ! 

In all thy plenitude of grace, 
Where'er the foot of man hath trod, 

Descend on our apostate race ! 

2 Give tongues of fire and hearts of love, 

To preach the reconciling word ; 
Give power and unction from above, 
Where'er the joyful sound is heard. 

3 Be darkness, at thy coming,. light • 

Confusion, order, in thy path ; 
Souls without strength inspire with might ; 
Bid mercy triumph over wrath. 

4 Baptize the nations ; far and nigh 

The triumphs of the cross record ; 



166 GOD THE HOLY GHOST. 

The name of Jesus glorify, 

Till every kindred call him Lord. 

5 God from eternity hath willed, 
All flesh shall his salvation see ; 
So be the Father's love fulfilled, 

The Saviour's sufferings crowned through 
thee. 

L. M. 244. Tune 22. 

Spirit of mercy, truth, and love, 
Oh, shed thine. influence from above; 
And still, from age to age, convey 
The wonders of this sacred day. 

2 In every clime, by every tongue, 
Be God's surpassing glory sung ; 
Let all the listening earth be taught 
The wonders by our Saviour wrought. 

3 Unfailing comfort, heavenly guide, 
Still o'er thy holy church preside ; 
Still let mankind thy blessings prove, 
Spirit of mercy, truth, and love. 

4 O holy Father, holy Son, 
And Holy Spirit, three in one ; 
Thy grace devoutly we implore, 
Thy name be praised for evermore. 

C. M. /£±D. Tune 14. 

Spirit of power and might, behold 

A world by sin destroyed ! 
Creator Spirit, as of old, 

Move on the formless void. 

2 Give thou the word ; that healing sound 
Shall quell the deadly strife, 
And earth again, like Eden crowned, 
Produce the tree of life. 



WARNING AND INVITATION. 167 

3 If sang the morning stars for joy, 

When nature rose to view, 
What strains will angel-harps employ, 
When thou shalt all renew ! 

4 And if the sons of God rejoice 

To hear a Saviour's name, 
How shall the ransomed raise their voice, 
To whom that Saviour came ! 

5 So every kindred, tongue, and tribe, 

Assembling round the throne, 
Thy new creation shall ascribe 
To sovereign love alone. 



THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 
WARNING AND INVITATION. 

lis. 24u. Tune 39. 

Oh, turn ye, oh, turn ye ; for why will ye die, 
When God in great mercy is coming so nigh ? 
Now Jesus invites vou, the Spirit says, 

" Come !" 
And angels are waiting to welcome you home. 

2 How vain the delusion, that, while you delay, 
Your hearts may grow better by staying 

away ! 
Come wretched, come starving, come just as 

you be, 
While streams of salvation are flowing so free. 

3 And now Christ is ready your souls to re- 

ceive ; 
Oh ! how can you question, if you will be- 
lieve ? 



168 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

If sin is your burden, why will you not come ? 
'T is you he bids welcome ; he bids you coma 
home. 

4 In riches, in pleasures, what can you obtain, 
To soothe your affliction, or banish your pain ? 
To bear up your spirit when summoned to die, 
Or waft you to mansions of glory on high ? 

5 Why will you be starving, and feeding on air ? 
There's mercy in Jesus, enough and to spare ; 
If still you are doubting, make trial and see, 
And prove that his mercy is boundless and 

free. 

L. M. 247. Tune 22. 

Why will ye waste on trifling cares 
That life which God's compassion spares, 
While in the various range of thought 
The one thing needful is forgot ? 

2 Shall God invite you from above ? 
Shall Jesus urge his dying love ? 

Shall troubled conscience give you pain, 
And all these pleas unite in vain ? 

3 Not so your eyes will always view 
Those objects which you now pursue ; 
Not so will heaven and hell appear 
When death's decisive hour is near. 

4 Almighty God ! thy grace impart ; 
Fix deep conviction on each heart ; 
Nor let us waste on trifling cares 
That life which thy compassion spares. 

S. M. 248. Tune 595. 

Ah ! how shall fallen man 
Be just before his God ? 



WARNING AND INVITATION. 169 

If he contend in righteousness, 
We fall beneath his rod. 

2 If he our ways should mark, 

With strict inquiring eyes, 
Could we, for one of thousand faults, 
A just excuse devise? 

3 All-seeing, powerful God ! 

Who can with thee contend ? 
Or who, that tries the unequal strife, 
Shall prosper in the end ? 

4 The mountains in thy wrath, 

Their ancient seats forsake ; 
The trembling earth deserts her place, 
Her rooted pillars shake. 

5 Ah ! how shall guilty man 

Contend with such a God ? 
None, none can meet him and escape, 
But through the Saviour's blood. 

8s, 7s & 4s. 24t/. Tune 585. 

Come, ye sinners, poor and wretched, 
Weak and wounded, sick and sore, 

Jesus ready stands to save you, 
Full of pity, love and power : 

He is able, 
He is willing, doubt no more. 

2 Ho ! ye needy, come and welcome, 

God's free bounty glorify ; 
True belief and true repentance, 
Every grace that brings us nigh, 

Without money, 
Come to Jesus Christ and buy. 

3 Let not conscience make you linger, 

Nor of fitness fondly dream ; 



170 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

All the fitness he requireth 
Is to feel your need of him ; 

This he gives you ; 
'T is the Spirit's rising beam. 

4 Come, ye weary, heavy-laden, 

Lost and ruined by the fall ; 

If you tarry till you're better, 

You will never come at all : 

Not the righteous, 
Sinners, Jesus came to call. 

5 Agonizing in the garden, 

Lo ! your Maker prostrate lies ; 
On the bloody tree behold him ; 
Hear him cry, before he dies : 

" It is finished !" 
Sinners, will not this suffice? 

6 Lo! the incarnate God ascended, 

Pleads the merit of his blood ; 
Venture on him, venture wholly, 
Let no other trust intrude : 

None but Jesus, 
Can do helpless sinners good. 

7 Saints and angels, joined in concert, 

Sing the praises of the Lamb, 

While the blissful seats of heaven, 

Sweetly echo with his name : 

Hallelujah ! 
Sinners here may sing the same. 

L. M. 250. Tune 22. 

Just as thou art — without one trace 
Of love, or joy, or inward grace, 
Or meetness for the heavenly place, 
Oh, guilty sinner ! come, oh, come. 



WARNING AND INVITATION. 171 

2 Thy sins I bore on Calvary's tree ; 
The stripes, thy due, were laid on me, 
That peace and pardon might be free ; 

Oh, wretched sinner ! come, oh, come. 

3 Burdened with guilt, would'st thou be blessed ? 
Trust not the world ; it gives no rest ; 

1 bring relief to hearts oppressed ; 
Oh, weary sinner ! come, oh, come. 

4 Come, leave thy burden at the cross, 
Count all thy gains but empty dross : 
My grace repays all earthly loss ; 

Oh, needy sinner ! come, oh, come. 

5 Come, hither bring thy boding fears, 
Thy aching heart, thy bursting tears ; 
'T is mercy's voice salutes thine ears ; 

Oh, trembling sinner ! come, oh, come. 

6 " The Spirit and the bride say, come !" 
Rejoicing saints re-echo, " come !" 

Who faints, who thirsts, who will, may come ; 
Thy Saviour bids thee come, oh, come. 

S. M. 201. Tune 595. 

Oh ! where shall rest be found, 

Rest for the weary soul ? 
'T were vain the ocean depths to sound, 

Or pierce to either pole. 

2 The world can never give 

The rest, for which we sigh ; 
'T is not the whole of life to live, 
Nor all of death to die. 

3 Beyond this vale of tears, 

There is a life above, 
Unmeasured by the flight of years, 
And all that life is love. 



172 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

4 There is a death, whose pang 

Outlasts the fleeting breath ; 
Oh, what eternal horrors hang 
Around the second death ! 

5 Lord God of truth and grace, 

Teach us that death to shun, 
Lest we be banished from thy face, 
And evermore undone. 

6 Here would we end our quest ; 

Alone are found in thee, 
The life of perfect love, the rest 
Of immortality. 



7s. &OA. Tune 205. 

Sinners, hear the joyful news, 
God your Maker, is your friend ; 
Think not, that his wrath pursues, 
That his curses you attend : 
" As I live," Jehovah saith, 
" I do not desire your death, 
Rather, rather would I see 
Each poor sinner turn to me." 

2 Oh, then, turn to him and live, 
Turn to him with all your woe ; 
He is ready to forgive, 
Ready blessings to bestow : 
Outstretched see his arms of love, 
Haste his tender heart to prove ; 
Haste, ye sinners, you will find 
Jesus casteth none behind. 

L. M. 2)QO. Tune 22. 

Behold ! a stranger 's at the door, 
He gently knocks, has knocked before ; 
Has waited long, is waiting still ; 
You treat no other friend so ill. 



WARNING AXD INVITATION. 173 

2 But will he prove a friend indeed ? 
He will, the very friend you need ; 
The man of Nazareth, 't is he, 
With garments dyed at Calvary. 

3 Oh, lovely attitude, he stands 

With melting heart, and laden hands ; 
Oh, matchless kindness, and he shows 
This matchless kindness to his foes. 

4 Rise, touched with gratitude divine, 
Turn out his enemy and thine, 
That hateful, hell-born monster, sin, 
And let the heavenly stranger in. 

5 Admit him, ere his anger burn ; 
His feet departed ne'er return ; 
Admit him, or the hour 's at hand, 
When, at his door, denied you '11 stand. 

S. M. /C04. Tune 595. 

Like Noah's weary dove, 

That soared the earth around, 

But not a resting-place above 
The cheerless waters found. 

2 Oh, cease, my wandering soul, 

On restless wing to roam ; 
All the wide world, to either pole, 
Has not for thee a home. 

3 Behold the ark of God, 

Behold the open door ; 
Hasten to gain that dear abode, 
And rove, my soul, no more. 

4 There safe thou shalt abide, 

There sweet shall be thy rest, 
And every longing satisfied, 
With full salvation blessed. 



174 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

L. M. &00. Tune 22. 

Ho, every one that thirsts, draw nigh, 
? T is God invites man's fallen race ; 

Salvation without money buy, 

Buy wine, and milk, and gospel-grace. 

2 Come to the living waters, come ; 

Sinners, obey your Maker's call ; 
Return, ye weary wanderers, home, 
God's grace in Christ is free for all. 

3 Ye heavy-laden, sin-sick souls, 

See from the rock a fountain rise, 
For you in healing streams it rolls 
From Jesus, made a sacrifice. 

4 Nothing you in exchange need give, 

Leave all you are and have behind ; 
Thankful the gift of God receive ; 
Pardon and peace in Jesus find. 

5 In search of empty joys below, 

Ye toil with unavailing strife ; 
Whither, ah, whither would ye go ? 
Christ hath the words of endless life. 

6 To you he calls, " My goodness prove, 

My promises for all are free ; 
Oh taste my everlasting love, 

And let your souls delight in me." 

S. M. 256. Tune 595. 

The Spirit, in our hearts, 

Is whispering, " Sinner, come !" 

The bride, the church of Christ, proclaims, 
To all his children, " Come !" 

2 Let him that heareth, say 

To all about him, " Come !" 



WARNING AND INVITATION. 175 

Let him that thirsts for righteousness 
To Christ, the fountain, come. 

3 Yes, whosoever will, 

Oh, let him freely come, 
And freely drink the stream of life ; 
'T is Jesus bids him come. 

4 Lo ! Jesus, who invites, 

Declares, " I quickly come :" 
Lord ! even so ; I wait thine hour ; 
Jesus, mv Saviour, come ! 

H. M. ZOi. Tune 342. 

Blow ye the trumpet, blow, 

The gladly solemn sound ; 
Let all the nations know, 

To earth's remotest bound, 
The year of jubilee is come ; 
Return, ye ransomed sinners, home. 

2 Jesus, our great high-priest, 

Hath full atonement made ; 
Ye weary spirits, rest ; 

Ye mournful souls, be glad ; 
The year of jubilee is come ; 
Return, ye ransomed sinners home. 

3 Extol the Lamb of God, 

The all-atoning Lamb ; 
Redemption in his blood 

Throughout the world proclaim ; 
The year of jubilee is come ; 
Return, ye ransomed sinners, home. 

4 Ye who have sold for naught 

Your heritage above, 
Shall have it back unbought, 
The gift of Jesus' love ; 



176 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

The year of jubilee is come ; 
Return, ye ransomed sinners, home. 

5 The gospel trumpet hear, 

The news of heavenly grace ; 

And, saved from earth, appear 
Before your Saviour's face ; 

The year of jubilee is come ; 

Return, ye ransomed sinners, home. 

L. M. /OOO. Tune 22. 

Sinners, obey the gospel-word, 
Haste to the supper of the Lord ; 
Be wise to know your gracious day ; 
All things are ready, come away. 

2 Ready the Father is, to own 
And kiss his late returning son ; 
Ready your loving Saviour stands, 
And spreads for you his pierced hands. 

3 Ready the Spirit, to impart 
Grace to subdue the stubborn heart, 
To shed Christ's love in you abroad, 
And witness you are born of God. 

4 Ready for you the angels wait, 
To triumph in your blest estate : 
All heaven is ready to resound, 

" The dead 's alive, the lost is found." 

5 Come, sinners, to your gracious Lord, 
Incline your ear, and hear his word : 
His offered grace with joy receive, 
Hear, sinners, and your souls shall live. 

L. M. 259. Tune 22. 

Come, sinners, to the gospel-feast ; 
Let every soul be Jesus' guest, 



WARNING AND INVITATION. 177 

Not one of you need stay behind ; 
His gospel calleth to mankind. 

2 Attend, the gospel-trumpet sounds, 

Calls sinners from earth's farthest bounds ; 
The year of jubilee is come ; 
Keturn, ye ransomed sinners, home. 

3 Come, all ye souls by sin opprest, 
Ye wanderers, who are seeking rest ; 

The poor, the maimed, the halt, the blind, 
With Christ a hearty welcome find. 

4 The message as from God receive ; 
Ye all may come to Christ and live ; 
Oh, let his love your hearts constrain ; 
Nor suffer him to die in vain. 

5 His love is mighty to compel ; 

His conquering love consent to feel ; 
Yield to his love's almighty power, 
And strive against your God no more. 

6 See him set forth before your eyes, 
A precious, bleeding sacrifice ; 
His offered benefits embrace, 
And freely now be saved by grace. 

7 This is the time, no more delay ; 
This is the acceptable day ; 
Come in, this moment, at his call, 
And live for him, who died for all. 

7s. 260. Tune 11. 

Come, says Jesus' sacred voice, 
Come, and make my paths your choice; 
I will guide you to your home ; 
Weary pilgrim, hither come. 

2 Thou, who, houseless, sole, forlorn, 

Long hast borne the proud world's scorn, 
12 



178 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

Long hast roamed this barren waste, 
Weary pilgrim, hither haste. 

3 Ye, who, tossed on beds of pain, 
Seek for ease, but seek in vain ; 
Ye, by fiercer anguish torn, 

In remorse for guilt who mourn ; 

4 Hither come, for here is found 
Balm that flows for every wound, 
Peace that ever shall endure, 
Rest eternal, sacred, sure. 

7s. 261. Tune 205. 

Sinners, turn, why will you die? 
God, your Maker, asks you, why ? 
God, who did your being give, 
Made you with himself to live ; 
He the fatal cause demands, 
Asks the work of his own hands, 
Why, ye thankless creatures, why 
Will ye cross his love, and die ? 

2 Sinners ! turn, why will you die ? 
God, your Saviour, asks you, why ? 
God, who did your souls retrieve, 
Died himself, that you might live ; 
Will you let him die in vain ? 
Crucify your Lord again? 

Why, ye ransomed sinners, why 
Will you slight his grace, and die ? 

3 Sinners, turn, why will you die ? 
God, the Spirit, asks you, why ? 
God, who all your lives hath strove, 
Wooed you to embrace his love : 
Will you not the grace receive ? 
Will you still refuse to live ? 
Why, ye long-sought sinners, why 
Will you grieve your God, and die ? 



WARNING AND INVITATION. 179 



7s. fyXjA. Time 11. 

Hasten, sinner, to be wise, 
Stay not for the morrow's sun ; 

Wisdom if thou still despise, 
Harder is she to be won. 

2 Hasten, mercy to implore, 

Stay not for the morrow's sun, 
Lest thy season should be o'er, 
Ere this evening's stage be run. 

3 Hasten, sinner, to return, 

Stay not for the morrow's sun, 
Lest thy lamp should fail to burn, 
Ere salvation's work is done. 

4 Hasten, sinner, to be blest, 

Stay not for the morrow's sun, 
Lest perdition thee arrest, 
Ere the morrow is begun. 

S. M. 6VO. Tune 595. 

To-day the Saviour calls ; 

Ye wretched wanderers, come ; 
O ye benighted, dying souls, 

Why will you longer roam ? 

2 To-day the Saviour calls ; 

Oh, hearken to him now ; 
Within these consecrated walls, 
To Jesus come and bow. 

3 To-day the Saviour calls ; 

To him for refuge fly ; 
For soon the storm of justice falls, 
And death is ever nigh. 

4 The Spirit calls to-day ; 

Yield to his saving power ; 



180 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

Oh, do not grieve him now away, 
'T is mercy's tender hour. 

L. M. /0O4. Tune 22. 

God calling yet ! — shall I not hear ? 
Earth's pleasures shall I still hold dear? 
Shall life's swift passing years all fly, 
And still my soul in slumbers lie ? 

2 God calling yet ? — shall I not rise ? 
Can I his loving voice despise, 
And basely his kind care repay ? 
He calls me still ; can I delay ? 

3 God calling yet ! — and shall he knock, 
And I my heart the closer lock ? 

He still is waiting to receive, 
And shall I dare his Spirit grieve? 

4 God calling yet ! — and shall I give 
No heed, but still in bondage live ? 
I wait, but he does not forsake ; 

He calls me still ; — my heart, awake ! 

5 Ah, yield him all ; in him confide : 
Where but with him doth peace abide ? 
Break loose, let earthly bonds be riven, 
And let the spirit rise to heaven ! 

6 God calling yet ! I cannot stay ; 
My heart I yield without delay ; 
Vain world, farewell, from thee I part ; 
The voice of God hath reached my heart. 

C. M. 265. Tune 14. 

Come, sinner, to the gospel feast : 

Oh, come without delay ; 
For there is room, in Jesus' breast, 

For all who will obey. 



WARNING AND INVITATION. 181 

2 There's room, in God's eternal love, 

To save thy precious soul ; 
Room, in the Spirit's grace above, 
To heal and make thee whole. 

3 There's room, within the church, redeemed 

With blood of Christ divine ; 
Room, in the white-robed throng convened, 
For that dear soul of thine. 

4 There's room, in heaven among the choir, 

And harps and crowns of gold, 
And glorious palms of victory there, 
And joys that ne'er were told. 

5 There's room, around thy Father's board, 

For thee and thousands more: 
Oh come, and welcome, to the Lord ; 
Yea, come this very hour. 

7s. 266. Tune 205. 

Sinners, come, the Saviour see, 

Hands, feet, side, and temples view ; 
See him bleeding on the tree ; 

See, his heart is pierced for you : 
View awhile, then haste away, 

Find a thousand more, and say, 
Come, ye sinners, come with me, 

View him bleeding on the tree. 

2 Who would still such mercy grieve ? 

Sinners, hear instruction mild ; 
Doubt no more, but now believe, 

Each become a little child ; 
Artful doubts and reasonings be 

Nailed with Jesus to the tree ; 
Mourning souls who simple are, 

Surely shall the blessing share. 



182 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

S. M. Zbi. Tune 595. 

How solemn are the words, 
And yet to faith how plain, 

Which Jesus uttered while on earth, 
" Ye must be born again !" 

2 " Ye must be born again !" 

For so hath God decreed, 
No reformation will suffice, 
'T is life poor sinners need. 

3 " Ye must be born again !" 

And life in Christ must have ; 
In vain the soul may elsewhere go, 
'T is he alone can save. 

4 " Ye must be born again !" 

Or never enter heaven ; 
'T is only blood- washed ones are there, 
The ransomed and forgiven. 

L. M. 268. Tune 22. 

Return, O wanderer, return, 

And seek an injured Father's face ; 

Those warm desires that in thee burn, 
Were kindled by reclaiming grace. 

2 Return, O wanderer, return, 

He hears thy deep repentant sigh; 
He saw thy softened spirit mourn, 
When no intruding ear was nigh. 

3 Return, O wanderer, return, 

Thy Saviour bids thy spirit live ; 
Go to his bleeding feet, and learn 
How freely Jesus can forgive. 

4 Return, O wanderer, return, 

And wipe away the falling tear ; 



WARNING AND INVITATION. 183 

'T is God who says, " No longer mourn !" 
'T is mercy's voice invites thee near. 

7s, 6s & 7s 269. Tune 591 op 152. 

Sinner, hear the Saviour's call, 

He now is passing by; 
He has seen thy grievous thrall, 

And heard thy mournful cry : 
He has pardon to impart, 

Grace to save thee from thy fears ; 
See the love that fills his heart, 

And wipe away thy tears. 

2 Why art thou afraid to come, 

And tell him all thy case ? 
He will not pronounce thy doom, 

Nor frown thee from his face ; 
Wilt thou fear Immanuel ? 

Wilt thou dread the Lamb of God, 
Who, to save thy soul from hell, 

Has shed his precious blood. 

3 Think how on the cross he hung, 

Pierced with a thousand wounds ; 
Hark, from each, as with a tongue, 

The voice of pardon sounds ; 
See, from all his opened veins 

Blood of wondrous virtue flow, 
Shed, to wash away thy stains, 

And ransom thee from woe. 

4 Though his majesty be great, 

His mercy is no less ; 
Though he thy transgressions hate, 

He feels for thy distress ; 
By himself the Lord has sworn, 

He delights not in thy death ; 
But invites thee to return, 

That thou mayst live by faith. 



184 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

5 Raise thy downcast eyes and see 

What throngs his throne surround ; 
These, though sinners once like thee, 

Have full salvation found : 
Yield not then to unbelief, 

While he says; " There yet is room :" 
Though of sinners thou art chief, 

Since Jesus calls thee, come. 

7s. 270. Tune 11. 

Now begin the heavenly theme, 
Praise ye Jesus' saving name ■ 

Ye who Jesus' kindness prove, 
Triumph in redeeming love. 

2 Ye who see the Father's grace 

Beaming in the Saviour's face, 
As to heaven ye onward move, 
Praise and bless redeeming love. 

3 Mourning souls, dry up your tears, 

Banish all your guilty fears ; 
Jesus will your guilt remove, 
Prompted by redeeming love. 

4 Ye, who long, alas, have been 

Willing slaves of death and sin, 
Now from bliss no longer rove, 
Stop and taste redeeming love. 

5 Welcome, all by sin opprest, 

Jesus Christ will give you rest ; 
Nothing brought him from above, 
Nothing but redeeming love. 

6 Sing, ye ransomed, to his praise, 

Tune your songs to grateful lays ; 
Mortals, join the hosts above, 
Join to praise redeeming love. 



P. M. 



SORROW FOR SIN. 185 

When his Spirit leads us home, 
When we to his glory come, 

We shall all the fullness prove 
Of our Lord's redeeming love. 

271. 



Almost persuaded now to believe ; 
Almost persuaded Christ to receive ; 
Seems now some soul to say, 
Go Spirit, go thy way, 
Some more convenient day 
On thee I '11 call. 

Almost persuaded, come, come to-day ; 
Almost persuaded, turn not away ; 
Jesus invites you here, 
Angels are lingering near, 
Prayers rise from hearts so dear ; 
Oh, wanderer come ! 

Almost persuaded, harvest is past ! 
Almost persuaded, doom comes at last ! 
"Almost" cannot avail, 
"Almost" is but to fail ! 
Sad, sad, that bitter wail, 
"Almost, but lost !" 



SORROW FOR SIN. 
S. M. 272. Tune 582 

Ah, whither should I go, 

Burdened, and sick, and faint? 

To whom should I my trouble show, 
And pour out my complaint ? 



186 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

2 My Saviour bids me come, 

Ah, why should I delay ? 
He calls the weary sinner home, 
And yet from him I stray. 

3 What is it keeps me back, 

From which I cannot part ? 
Which will not let my Saviour take 
Possession of my heart? 

4 Some cursed thing unknown 

Must surely lurk within, 
Some idol, which I will not own, 
Some secret bosom-sin. 

5 Jesus, the hindrance show, 

Which I have feared to see ; 
Yea, let me now consent to know 
What keeps me back from thee. 

6 Searcher of hearts, in mine 

Thy trying power display : 
Into its darkest corners shine, 
And take the veil away. 

7 I now believe ; in thee 

Compassion reigns alone: 

According to my faith, to me 

Oh let it, Lord, be done. 

8 In me is all the bar, 

Which thou wouldst fain remove ; 
Remove it, then shall I declare, 
That thou O God, art love. 

7s. ZiO. Tune 581. 

Saviour of thy chosen race, 

View me from thy heavenly throne ; 

Give the sweet relenting grace, 
Soften thou this heart of stone ; 



SORROW FOR SIN. 187 

Stone to flesh, O God, convert, 
Cast a look, and break my heart. 

2 By thy Spirit me reprove, 

All my inmost sins reveal ; 
Sins against thy light and love 

Let me see, and let me feel ; 
Sins, that crucified my God, 
Sins, for which he shed his blood. 

3 Jesus, seek thy wandering sheep, 

Make me restless to return ; 
Bid me look on thee and weep, 

Bitterly as Peter mourn ; 
Till I can, by grace restored, 
Say, " Thou know'st I love thee, Lord." 

4 Might I in thy sight appear, 

As the publican, distressed ; 
Stand, not daring to draw near, 

Smite on my unworthy breast ; 
Utter the poor sinner's plea, 
"God, be merciful to me." 

5 Ah, remember me for good, 

Passing through this mortal vale ; 
Show me thy atoning blood, 

When my strength and courage fail ; 
Let me oft in spirit see 
Jesus, crucified for me. 

C. M. 274. Tune 14. 

Approach, my soul, the mercy-seat, 
Where Jesus answers prayer ; 

There humbly fall before his feet, 
For none can perish there. 

2 Thy promise is my only plea, 
With this I venture nigh; 



188 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

Thou callest burdened souls to thee, 
And such, O Lord, am I. 

3 Bowed down beneath a load of sin, 

By Satan sorely prest ; 
By war without, and fears within, 
I come to thee for rest. 

4 Be thou my shield and hiding-place ! 

That, sheltered near thy side, 
I may my fierce accuser face, 
And tell him, thou hast died. 

5 O wondrous love, to bleed and die, 

To bear the cross and shame, 
That guilty sinners, such as I, 
Might plead thy gracious name. 

6 " Poor tempest-tossed soul, be still, 

My promised grace receive :" 
'T is Jesus speaks ; I must, I will, 
I can, I do believe. 

L. M. Zlo. Tune 22. 

Show pity, Lord, O Lord forgive ; 
Let a repenting sinner live ; 
Are not thy mercies large and free? 
May not a sinner trust in thee? 

2 My crimes are great, but don't surpass 
The power and glory of thy grace ; 
Great God, thy nature hath no bound, 
So let thy pardoning love be found. 

3 Oh, wash my soul from every sin, 
And make my guilty conscience clean ; 
Here on my heart the burden lies, 
And past offences pain my eyes. 

4 My lips, with shame, my sins confess 
Against thy law, against thy grace ; 



SORROW FOR SIN. 189 

Lord, should thy judgments grow severe, 
I am condemned, but thou art clear. 

5 Yet save a trembling sinner, Lord, 

Whose hope, still hovering round thy word, 
Would light on some sweet promise there, 
Some sure support against despair. 

L. M. 276. Tune 22. 

Jesus, the sinner's friend, to thee, 
Lost and undone, for aid I flee ; 
Weary of earth, myself, and sin, 
Open thine arms, and take me in. 

2 Pity and heal my sin-sick soul, 

'T is thou alone canst make me whole ; 
I cannot rest till thou art mine, 
Until in me thine image shine. 

3 At last I own it cannot be, 
That I should fit myself for thee ; 
Here then, to thee, I all resign : 
Thine is the work, and only thine. 

4 What shall I say, thy grace to move ? 
Lord, I am sin, but thou art love ; 

I give up every plea beside ; 

Lord, I 'm condemned, but thou hast died. 

7s. /4ll. Tune 203. 

Oh, how great, how rich, how free, 
Is the grace which Christ bestows ! 
Only cast your misery 
At the foot of Jesus' cross ; 
Weeping at the throne of grace 
Lie, and never quit the place, 
Never, till your suit 's obtained, 
Never, till the blessing 's gained. 



190 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

S. M. /CIO. Tune 582. 

O Lord, how vile am I, 

Unholy and unclean ! 
How can I venture to draw nigh 

With such a load of sin ? 

2 And must I then indeed 

Sink in despair and die ? 
Fain would I hope that thou didst bleed 
For such a wretch as I. 

3 That blood which thou hast spilt, 

That grace which is thine own, 
Can cleanse the vilest sinner's guilt, 
And soften hearts of stone. 

4 Low at thy feet I bow, 

Oh, pity and forgive : 
Here will I lie, and wait till thou 
Shalt bid me rise and live. 

C. M. 279. Tune 14. 

How sad our state by nature is, 

Our sin, how deep it stains ; 
How Satan binds our captive souls 

Fast in his slavish chains. 

2 But there's a voice of sovereign grace, 

Sounds from the sacred word : 
" Ho, ye despairing sinners, come, 
Believe in Christ the Lord." 

3 My soul, obey the gracious call, 

And haste to gain relief; 
I would believe thy promise, Lord ; 
Oh, help my unbelief. 

4 To the dear fountain of thy blood, 

Incarnate God, I fly; 



SORROW FOR SIN. 191 

Here let me wash my spotted soul 
From crimes of deepest dye. 

5 A guilty, weak, and helpless worm, 
Into thy arms I fall ; 
Be thou my strength and righteousness, 
My Jesus and my all. 

7s. 2b0. Tune 11. 

Thou who didst on Calvary bleed, 
Thou who didst for sinners plead, 
Help me in my time of need, 
Jesus, Saviour, hear my cry. 

2 In my darkness and my grief, 
With my heart of unbelief, 

I, who am of sinners chief, 
Jesus, lift to thee mine eye. 

3 Foes without and fears within, 
With no plea thy grace to win, 
But that thou canst save from sin, 

Jesus, to thy cross I fly. 

4 There on thee I cast my care, 
There to thee I raise my prayer, 
Jesus, save me from despair, 

Save me, save me, or I die. 

5 When the storms of trial lower, 
When I feel temptation's power, 
In the last and darkest hour, 

Jesus, Saviour, be thou nigh. 

7s. /OOl. Tune 205. 

Saviour, when in dust to thee 
Low we bend the adoring knee ; 
When, repentant, to the skies 
Scarce we lift our weeping eyes ; 



192 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

Oh, by all the pains and woe 
Suffered once for man below, 
Bending from thy throne on high, 
Hear our solemn Litany ! 

2 By thy helpless infant years ; 
By thy life of want and tears ; 
By thy days of sore distress 
In the lonely wilderness ; 

By the dread mysterious hour 
Of the insulting tempter's power ; 
Turn, oh, turn a favoring eye ; 
Hear our solemn Litany ! 

3 By the sacred griefs that wept 
O'er the grave where Lazarus slept ; 
By the boding tears that flowed 
Over Salem's loved abode ; 

By the anguished sigh that told 
Treachery lurked within thy fold ; 
From thy seat above the sky, 
Hear our solemn Litany ! 

4 By thine hour of dire despair ; 
By thine agony of prayer ; 

By the cross, the nail, the thorn, 
Piercing spear and torturing scorn ; 
By the gloom that veiled the skies 
O'er the dreadful sacrifice ; 
Listen to our humble cry, 
Hear our solemn Litany ! 

5 By thy deep expiring groan ; 
By the sad sepulchral stone ; 
By the vault, whose dark abode 
Held in vain the rising God ; 

Oh, from earth to heaven restored, 
Mighty reascended Lord, 
Listen, listen to the cry 
Of our solemn Litany ! 



SORROW FOR SIN. 193 

8s & 7s. /WO/W. Tune 16. 

Take rue, O my Father, take me, 
Take me, save me, through thy Son ; 

That, which thou wouldst have me, make me, 
Let thy will in me be done. 

2 Long from thee my footsteps straying, 

Thorny proved the way I trod ; 
Weary come I now, and praying, 
Take me to thy love, my God. 

3 Fruitless years with grief recalling, 

Humbly I confess my sin ; 
At thy feet, O Father, falling, 
To thy household take me in. 

4 Freely now to thee I proffer 

This relenting heart of mine ; 
Freely, life and soul I offer, 
Giit unworthy love like thine. 

5 Once the world's Eedeemer dying, 

Bore our sins upon the tree ; 
On that sacrifice relying, 
Now I look in hope to thee. 

6 Father, take me ; all forgiving, 

Fold me to thy loving breast ; 
In thy love for ever living, 

1 must be for ever blest ! 

S. M. 283. Tune 582. 

Out of the depths of woe, 

To thee, O Lord ! I cry ; 
Darkness surrounds me, but I know 

That thou art ever nigh. 

2 I cast my hope on thee ; 

Thou canst, thou wilt forgive ; 
13 



194 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

Wert thou to mark iniquity, 
Who in thy sight could live ? 

3 Humbly on thee I wait, 

Confessing all my sin : 
Lord, I am knocking at thy gate ; 
Open, and take me in. 

4 Glory to God above ! 

The waters soon will cease ; 
For, lo ! the swift-returning dove 
Brings home the sign of peace. 

5 Though storms his face obscure, 

And dangers threaten loud, 
Jehovah's covenant is sure, 
His bow is in the cloud. 

L. M. 284. Tune 22. 

Weary of struggling with my pain, 
Hopeless to burst this sinful chain, 
At length I give the contest o'er, 
And seek to free myself no more. 

2 From my own w 7 orks at last I cease ; 
God, that creates, must seal my peace ; 
Fruitless my toil and vain my care, 
Unless thy sovereign grace I share. 

3 Lord, I despair myself to heal ; 
I see my sin, but do not feel ; 
Nor shall I, till thy Spirit blow, 
And bid the obedient waters flow. 

4 'Tis thine a heart of flesh to give, 
Thy gifts I only can receive ; 
Here, then, to thee I all resign ; 
To draw, redeem, and seal, is thine. 



SORROW FOR SIN. 195 

7s. ZoD. Tune 11. 

Depth of mercy ! can there be 
Mercy still reserved for me ? 
Can my God his wrath forbear ? 
Me, the chief of sinners, spare ? 

2 I have long withstood his grace ; 
Long provoked him to his face ; 
Would not hearken to his calls ; 
Grieved him by a thousand falls. 

3 Kindled his relentings are ; 
Me he now delights to spare ; 
Cries, How shall I give thee up ? 
Lets the lifted thunder drop. 

4 There for me the Saviour stands ; 
Shows his wounds, and spreads his hands : 
God is love, I know, I feel ; 

Jesus weeps, and loves me still. 

5 Jesus, answer from above ; 
Is not all thy nature love ? 
Wilt thou not the wrong forget ? 
Lo, I fall before thy feet. 

6 Now incline me to repent ; 
Let me now my fall lament ; 
Deeply my revolt deplore ; 
Weep, believe, and sin no more. 

8s, 8s & 7s. /wOO. Tune 132. 

Out of the deep I cry to thee, 
My God, with heart's contrition ; 

Bow down thy ear in grace to me, 
And hear thou my petition : 

For if in judgment thou wilt try 

Man's sin and great iniquity, 

Ah, who can stand before thee? 



196 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

2 To gain remission of our sin, 

No work of ours availeth ; 
God's favor we may strive to win, 

But all our labor faileth ; 
We're 'midst our fairest actions lost, 
And none 'fore him of aught can boast : 
We live alone through mercy. 

3 Therefore my hope is in his grace, 

And not in my own merit ; 
On him my confidence I place, 

Instructed by his Spirit ; 
His precious word hath promised me, 
He will my joy and comfort be ; 
Thereon is my reliance. 

4 Though sin with us doth much abound, 

Yet grace still more aboundeth ; 
Sufficient help in Christ is found, 

Where sin most deeply woundeth ; 
He the good shepherd is indeed, 
Who his lost sheep doth seek and lead, 
With tender love and pity. 

P. M. Zoi. Tune 151 

Tell me the old, old story, 

Of unseen things above, 
Of Jesus and his glory, 

Of Jesus and his love ; 
Tell me the story simply, 

As to a little child, 
For I am weak and weary, 

And helpless and defiled. 

Tell me the old, old story, 
Tell me the old, old story, 
Tell me the old, old story 
Of Jesus and his love. 



SORROW FOR SIN. 197 

2 Tell me the story slowly, 

That I may take it in, 
That wonderful redemption, 

God's remedy for sin ; 
Tell me the story often, 

For I forget so soon, 
The " early dew " of morning 

Has passed away at noon. 

3 Tell me the story softly, 

With earnest tones, and grave ; 
Remember, I'm the sinner 

Whom Jesus came to save ; 
Tell me the story always, 

If you would really be 
In any time of trouble, 

A comforter to me. 

4 Tell me the same -old story, 

When you have cause to fear, 
That this world's empty glory, 

Is costing me too dear ; 
Yes, and when that world's glory 

Is dawning on my soul, 
Tell me the old, old story : 

" Christ Jesus makes thee whole." 

C. M. 288. Tune 14-. 

In thee, O Christ, is all my hope, 

My comfort's all in thee ; 
Since I'm assured thy mercy's nigh, 

And that thou stand'st by me. 

2 Me, nor the saints on earth can help, 

Nor angels near the throne : 
To thee I run, thy help to find, 
In thee I trust alone. 

3 I feel the load of sin so vast, 

It sinks me to the grave : 



198 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

But let thy blood wash out my sins, 
Since me thou cam'st to save. 

4 Clothed in thy righteousness divine, 
Oh, may I see thy face ; 
And have the witness from above, 
That I'm restored by grace. 

5. On me, thy helpless worm, O Lord, 
A living faith bestow ; 
That I thy mercy, truth, and love, 
May by experience know. 

8s, 6s & 8s. /gOt/. Tune 79. 

Thou God of glorious majesty, 
To thee, against myself, to thee, 

A worm of earth, I cry ; 
A half-awakened child of man, 
An heir of endless bliss or pain, 

A guilty sinner born to die. 

2 Lo, on a narrow neck of land, 
'TAvixt two unbounded seas I stand, 

Secure, insensible ; 
A point of time, a moment's space, 
Removes me to that heavenly place, 

Or ever shuts me up in hell. 

3 O God, mine inmost soul convert, 
And deeply on my thoughtful heart 

Eternal things impress ; 
Give me to feel their solemn weight, 
To tremble on the brink of fate, 

And to awake to righteousness. 

4 Before me place in dread array 
The pomp of that tremendous day, 

When thou with clouds shalt come, 



FAITH AND JUSTIFICATION. 199 

To judge the nations at thy bar ; 
And tell me, Lord, shall I be there, 
To meet from thee a joyful doom? 

Be this my one great business here, 
With godly jealousy and fear, 

Eternal bliss to insure ; 
Thine utmost counsel to fulfill, 
To suffer all thy righteous will, 

And steadfast to the end endure. 

Then, Saviour, then my soul receive, 
Transported from this vale, to live 

And reign with thee above ; 
"Where faith is sweetly lost in sight, 
And hope, in full, supreme delight, 

And everlasting, heavenly love. 



FAITH AND JUSTIFICATION. 
8s <fc 7s, 290. Tune 167. 

As the serpent, raised by Moses, 

Healed the fiery serpent's bite, 
Jesus thus himself discloses 

To the wounded sinner's sight ; 
Hear his gracious invitation, 

" I have life and peace to give ; 
I have wrought out full salvation, 

Sinner, look to me and live." 

2 Dearest Saviour, we adore thee, 

For thy precious life and death ; 
Melt each stubborn heart before thee, 

Give us all the eye of faith ; 
From the law's condemning sentence 

To thy mercy we appeal 
Thou alone canst give repentance, 

Thou alone our souls canst heal. 



200 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

JL. M. 291. Tune 22. 

Faith comes by hearing God's record 
Concerning Jesus Christ the Lord ; 
The happy means, which heaven hath blest, 
To bring us to the gospel-rest. 

2 The joyful sound is news of grace, 
Redemption of a fallen race, 
Through Jesus 7 righteousness divine, 
Which bright from faith to faith doth shine. 

3 The promise of immortal bliss 
We have in Christ, our righteousness ; 
By death our righteousness he bought : 
Faith pleads that right, but buys it not. 

4 True faith receives the offered good, 
And promise sealed with Jesus' blood ; 
Faith gives no title to the bliss, 
But takes th.e Saviour's righteousness. 

5 In the Redeemer, as my head, 
The covenant is established, 
In him the promises are, Yea, 
In him, Amen, and not in me. 

7s & Bs. 292. Tune 151. 

How lost was my condition, 

Till Jesus made me whole • 
There is but one physician 

Can cure a sin-sick soul ; 
Nigh unto death he found me, 

And snatched me from the grave, 
To tell to all around me, 

His wondrous power to save. 

2 A dying, risen Jesus, 

Seen by the eye of faith, 
At once from anguish frees us, 
And saves the soul from daeth. 



FAITH AND JUSTIFICATION. 201 

Come then to this physician, 

His help he '11 freely give, 
He makes no hard condition, 

'T is only, look and live. 

L. M. 4l/0. Tune 90. 

Now I have found the ground whereon 
Sure my soul's anchor may remain ; 

The wounds of Jesus, for my sin 
Before the world's foundation slain ; 

Whose mercy shall unshaken stay 

When heaven and earth are fled away. 

2 Father, thine everlasting grace 

Our scanty thought surpasses far ; 
Thy heart still melts with tenderness, 

Thine arms of love still open are, 
Returning sinners to receive, 
That mercy they may taste, and live. 

3 O Love, thou bottomless abyss, 

My sins are swallowed up in thee ; 
Covered is my unrighteousness, 

Xo spot of guilt remains on me ; 
While Jesus' blood, through earth and skies, 
Mercy, free, boundless mercy, cries. 

L. M. 2D4. Tune 90. 

Jesus, I know, hath died for me ; 

Here is my hope, my joy, my rest ; 
Hither, when hell assails, I flee, 

I look into my Saviour's breast : 
Away, sad doubt and anxious fear, 

Mercy is all that's written there. 

2 Though waves and storms go o'er my head, 
Though strength, and health, and friends 
be gone ; 



202 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

Though joys be withered all and dead, 
Though every comfort be withdrawn ; 

On this my steadfast soul relies, 
Father, thy mercy never dies. 

3 Fixed on this ground will I remain, 

Though my heart fail and strength decay ; 

This anchor shall my soul sustain, 
When earth's foundations melt away : 

Mercy's full power I then shall prove, 
Loved with an everlasting love. 

C. M. 295. Tune 14. 

Thou, Lord, must for thy sake forgive, 

It cannot be for mine : 
My power the pardon to receive, 

My faith, is all divine. 

2 A sinner on mere mercy cast, 
Thy mercy I embrace, 
And gladly own, from first to last, 
That I am saved by grace. 

C. M. /WO. Tune 14. 

Mistaken souls, that dream of heaven, 
And make their empty boast 

Of inward joys and sins forgiven, 
While they are slaves to lust. 

2 Vain are our fancies, airy flights, 

If faith be cold and dead : 

None but a living power unites 

To Christ, the living head. 

3 'T is faith that changes all the heart, 

'T is faith that works by love, 

That bids all sinful joys depart, 

And lifts the thoughts above. 



FAITH AND JUSTIFICATION. 203 

4 'T is faith that conquers earth and hell, 
By a celestial power; 
This is the grace that shall prevail 
In the decisive hour. 

C. M. 6vi. Tune 14. 

Hail, Alpha and Omega, hail, 

Thou author of our faith, 
The finisher of all our hopes, 

The truth, the life, the path. 

2 Hail, First and Last, thou great I AM, 

In whom we live and move ; 

Increase our little spark of faith, 

And fill our hearts with love 

3 Oh, let that faith which thou hast taught, 

Be treasured in our breast ; 
The evidence of unseen joys, 
The substance of our rest. 

4 Then shall we go from strength to strength, 

From grace to greater grace ; 
From each degree of faith to more, 
Till ^Ye behold thy face. 

C. M. /Ot/O. Tune 14. 

Thou friend of sinners, hear my cry, 

And grant me my request, 
May I in thy atonement find 

My everlasting rest. 

2 May I no more resist thy love, 

No more thy Spirit grieve, 
But as a little child become, 
And simply thee believe. 

3 Faith is thy gift, thou slaughtered Lamb, 

Gained by thy death for me, 



204 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

Therefore the privilege I claim, 
A child of God to be. 

4 Impress this truth upon my breast, 
That thou for me hast died, 
That I in thee with confidence 
Forever may abide. 



C. M. 299. Tune 14 

Heal us, Immanuel, here we are, 

Waiting to feel thy touch ; 
Deep wounded souls to thee repair, 

And Saviour, we are such. 

2 Our faith is feeble, we confess, 

We faintly trust thy word ; 
But wilt thou pity us the less ? 
Be that far from thee, Lord. 

3 Remember him who once applied, 

With trembling, for relief; 
" Lord, I believe," with tears he cried, 
" Oh, help mine unbelief!" 

4 She too, who touched thee in the press, 

And healing virtue stole, 
Was answered, " Daughter, go in peace, 
Thy faith hath made thee whole." 

5 Concealed amid the gathering throng, 

She would have shunned thy view ; 
And, if her faith was firm and strong, 
Had strong misgivings too. 

6 Like her, with hopes and fears we come, 

To touch thee if we may ; 
Oh, send us not despairing home 
Send none unhealed away. 



FAITH AND JUSTIFICATION. 205 

L. M. OUO. Tune 22. 

From my own works at last I cease, 
For God alone can give me peace ; 
Fruitless my toil, and vain my care, 
Of my own strength I must despair. 

2 Lord, I despair myself to heal, 
I see my sin, but cannot feel 
True sorrow, till thy Spirit show 
My unbelief, the source of woe. 

3 'Tis thine alone to change the heart, 
Thou only canst good gifts impart ; 
I therefore will my heart resign 

To thee, oh, cleanse and seal it thine. 

4 With humble faith on thee I call, 
My light, my life, my Lord, my all ; 
I wait, O Lord, to hear thee say, 

" My blood hath washed thy sins away." 

5 Speak, gracious Lord, my sickness cure, 
Make my infected nature pure ; 
Peace, righteousness, and joy impart, 
And give thyself unto my heart. 

L. M. oOl. Tune 22. 

The one thing needful, that good part 
Which Mary chose with all her heart, 
I would pursue with heart and mind, 
And seek unwearied till I find. 

2 Hidden in Christ the treasure lies, 
That goodly pearl of so great price ; 
No other way but Christ there is 
To endless happiness and bliss. 

3 But oh, I'm blind and ignorant, 
Thy Holy Spirit, Lord, I want, 



206 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

To guide me in the narrow road 
That leads to happiness and God. 

4 My mind enlighten with thy light, 
That I may understand aright 
The glorious gospel-mystery, 

Which shows the way to heaven and thee. 

5 O Jesus Christ, my Lord and God, 
Who hast redeemed me with thy blood, 
By faith unite my heart to thee, 

That we may never parted be. 

L. M. O0/0. Tune 22. 

The Saviour's blood and righteousness 
My beauty is, my glorious dress : 
Thus well arrayed, I need not fear, 
When in his presence I appear. 

2 The holy, spotless Lamb of God, 
Who freely gave his life and blood, 
For all my numerous sins to atone, 
I for my Lord and Saviour own. 

3 In him I trust for evermore, 

He hath expunged the dreadful score 
Of all my guilt ; this done away, 
I need not fear the judgment-day. 

4 Therefore my Saviour's blood and death 
Are here the substance of my faith ; 
And shall remain, when I 'm called hence, 
My only hope and confidence. 

5 For should I e'er so faithful prove, 
Serve my kind Lord with zeal and love, 
And spend my life for him I serve, 

Nor e'er from his commandments swerve ; 

6 Yet when my Saviour I shall see, 
Then shall I have this only plea : 



FAITH AND JUSTIFICATION. 207 

" Here is a sinner, who would fain 
Through the Lamb's ransom entrance gain." 

7 Thus Abraham was saved by grace, 
Believing in Christ's righteousness ; 
And all the ransomed saints in light 
In this blest song of praise unite : 

8 "All glory, power, and might pertain 
Unto the Lamb, for he w r as slain, 
And hath redeemed us by his blood, 
And made us kings and priests to God." 

9 While here on earth I still remain, 
This doctrine firmly I '11 maintain ; 
And, both in word and deed, proclaim 
The power of Jesus' saving name. 

10 Lord Jesus Christ, all praise to thee, 
That thou didst deign a man to be, 
And for each soul which thou hast made 
Hast an eternal ransom paid. . 

110 King of glory, Christ the Lord, 
God's only Son, eternal Word, 
Let all the world thy mercy see, 
And bless those who believe in thee. 

12 Thy incarnation, wounds, and death 
I will confess while I have breath, 
Till I shall see thee face to face, 
Arrayed with thy righteousness. 

S. M. oOo. Tune 595. 

Not all the blood of beasts, 

On Jewish altars slain, 
Could give the guilty conscience peace, 

Or wash aw r ay the stain. 

2 Christ, the true paschal Lamb, 
Takes all our sins away ; 



208 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

A sacrifice of nobler name, 
And richer blood than they. 

3 My faith would lay the hand 

On that' dear head of thine, 
While like a penitent I stand, 
And there confess my sin. 

4 Lord, I look back to see 

The burdens thou didst bear, 
When hanging on the shameful tree ; 
And know my guilt was there. 

5 Believing, we rejoice, 

Our curse he did remove ; 
We bless the Lamb with cheerful voice, 
And sing his bleeding love. 

L. M. OOJ:. Tune 22. 

Jesus, thy blood and righteousness 
My beauty are, my glorious dress ; 
'Mid flaming worlds, in these arrayed, 
With joy shall I lift up my head. 

2 Bold shall I stand in thy great day, 
For who aught to my charge shall lay ? 
Fully absolved through these I am, 
From sin and fear, from guilt and shame. 

3 When from the dust of death I rise, 
To claim my mansion in the skies, 
E'en then, this shall be all my plea : 
Jesus hath lived, hath died for me. 

4 This spotless robe the same appears, 
When ruined nature sinks in years ; 
No age can change its glorious hue, 
The robe of Christ is ever new. 

5 Oh, let the dead now hear thy voice! 
Bid, Lord, thy mourning ones rejoice ! 



FAITH AND JUSTIFICATION. 209 

Their beauty this, their glorious dress, 
Jesus, the Lord our righteousness. 

C. M. O05. Tune 14. 

In evil long I took delight, 

Unawed by shame or fear, 
Till a new object struck my sight, 

And stopped my wild career. 

2 I saw one hanging on a tree, 

In agonies and blood, 
Who fixed his languid eyes on me, 
As near his cross I stood. 

3 Sure never till my latest breath 

Can I forget that look : 
It seemed to charge me with his death, 
Though not a word he spoke. 

4 My conscience felt and owned the guilt, 

And plunged me in despair : 
I saw my sins his blood had spilt, 
And helped to nail him there. 

5 Alas, I knew not what I did ; 

But now my tears are vain ; 
Where shall my trembling soul be hid ? 
For I the Lord have slain. 

6 A second look he gave, which said, 

" I freely all forgive ; 
This blood is for my ransom paid, 
I die, that thou mayst live." 

7 Thus, while his death my sin displays 

In all its blackest hue, 
Such is the mystery of grace, 
It seals my pardon too. 

8 With pleasing grief and mournful joy, 

My Spirit now is filled, 
14 



210 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

That I should such a life destroy, 
Yet live by him I killed. 

C. M. D. o06. Tune 590. 

Grace, grace, oh, that's a joyful sound, 

A welcome sound to all, 
Who clearly see, and deeply feel, 

The misery of the fall ; 
Who rightly know the wretched state 

Of sinners void of grace, 
Ere Christ elects them to enjoy 

In heavenly realms a place. 

2 Grace, how exceeding great to those, 

Who, ready to despair, 
Ashamed confess, and truly know, 

How vile and weak they are ; 
Yet grace, free grace, most sweetly calls, 

" Directly come, who will, 
Just as you are, for Christ receives 

Poor helpless sinners still." 

3 All we, who are his people now, 

Were first convinced of sin ; 
Each felt the plague of his own heart, 

The leprosy within ; 
Then life and righteousness divine 

Through faith to us were given ; 
Thus we God's happy people are, 

With Christ joint-heirs of heaven. 

4 We thirst, O Lord ; give us this day 

To taste more of thy grace, 
More of that stream, which from the rock 

Flowed through the wilderness : 
'T is grace alone that feeds our souls, 

Grace keeps us inly poor ; 
And oh, that nothing but thy grace 

May rule us evermore. 



FAITH AND JUSTIFICATION. 211 

L. M. OUT. Tune 22. 

Jesus, my all, to heaven is gone, 
He whom I fix my hopes upon ; 
His track I see, and I'll pursue 
The narrow way, till him I view. 

2 The way the holy prophets went, 
The road that leads from banishment, 
The king's highway of holiness, 

I'll go ; for all his paths are peace. 

3 This is the way I long had sought, 
And mourned because I found it not ; 
My grief, my burden long had been, 
Because I could not cease from sin. 

4 The more I strove against its power, 
I sinned and stumbled but the more ; 
Till late I heard my Saviour say, 

" Come hither, soul, I am the way." 

5 Lo ! glad I come, and thou, blest Lamb, 
Shalt take me to thee as I am ; 
Nothing but sin I thee can give ; 
Nothing but love shall I receive. 

6 Then will I tell to sinners round 
What a dear Saviour I have found ; 
I'll point to thy redeeming blood, 
And say, Behold the way to God ! 

7s. oOo. Tune 581. 

Kock of ages, cleft for me ! 

Let me hide myself in thee ; 

Let the water and the blood 

From thy riven side which flowed, 

Be of sin the double cure ; 

Cleanse me from its guilt and power. 



212 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

2 Not the labor of my hands 
Can fulfill thy law's demands ; 
Could my zeal no respite know, 
Could my tears for ever flow, 
All for sin could not atone ; 
Thou must save, and thou alone. 

3 Nothing in my hand I bring ; 
Simply to thy cross I cling ; 
Naked, come to thee for dress, 
Helpless, look to thee for grace, 
Foul, I to the fountain fly ; 
Wash me, Saviour, or I die. 

4 While I draw this fleeting breath, 
When my eyelids close in death, 
When I soar to worlds unknown, 
See thee on thy judgment throne, 
Eock of ages, cleft for me ! 

Let me hide myself in thee. 



6s & 4s, 



309. 

My faith looks up to thee, 
Thou Lamb of Calvary, 

Saviour divine ! 
Now hear me while I pray, 
Take all my guilt away, 
Oh, let me, from this day, 

Be wholly thine. 

2 May thy rich grace impart 
Strength to my fainting heart, 

My zeal inspire ; 
As thou hast died for me, 
Oh, may my love to thee 
Pure, warm and changeless be, 

A living fire. 

3 While life's dark maze I tread, 
And griefs around me spread, 



FAITH AND JUSTIFICATION. 213 

Be thou my guide ; 
Bid darkness turn to day, 
Wipe sorrow's tears away 
Nor let me ever stray 

From thee aside. 

4 When ends life's transient dream, 
When death's cold, sullen stream 

Shall o'er me roll, 
Blest Saviour ! then, in love, 
Fear and distrust remove ; 
Oh, bear me safe above, 

A ransomed soul. 

L. M. OlO. Tune 22. 

Just as I am, without one plea, 
But that thy blood was shed for me, 
And that thou bidd'st me come to thee, 
O Lamb of God ! I come — I come ! 

2 Just as I am, and waiting not 
To rid my soul of one dark blot, 

To thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot, 
O Lamb of God ! I come — I come ' 

3 Just as I am, though tossed about 
With many a conflict, many a doubt, 
Fightings and fears within, without, 

O Lamb of God! I come — I come! 

4 Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind ; 
Sight, riches, healing of the mind, 
Yea, all I need, in thee to find, 

O Lamb of God ! I come — I come ! 

5 Just as I am ; thou wilt receive, 

Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve ; 
Because thy promise I believe, 

O Lamb of God ! I come — I come ! 



214 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

6 Just as I am; thy love unknown 
Has broken every barrier down ; 
Now, to be thine, yea, thine alone, 
O Lamb of God ! I come — I come ! 

S. M. Oil. Tune 595. 

I hear the words of love, 

I gaze upon the blood, 
I see the mighty sacrifice, 

And I have peace with God. 

2 'T is everlasting peace, 

Sure as Jehovah's name ; 
'T is stable as his steadfast throne, 
For evermore the same. 

3 The clouds may go and come, 

And storms may sweep my sky ; 
This blood-sealed friendship changes not, 
The cross is ever nigh. 

4 The cross still stands unchanged, 

Though heaven is now his home ; 
The mighty stone is rolled away, 
But yonder is his tomb. 

5 And yonder is my peace, 

The grave of all my woes ; 
I know the Son of God has come, 
I know he died and rose. 

6 I know he liveth now 

At God's right hand above, 
I know the throne on which he sits, 
I know his truth and love. 

S. M. Ol2. Tune 595. 

Faith is a precious grace, 
Where'er it is bestowed ; 



FAITH AND JUSTIFICATION. 215 

It boasts of a celestial birth, 
And is the gift of God. 

2 Jesus it owns as king, 

And all-atoning priest ; 
It claims no merit of its own, 
But looks for all in Christ. 

3 To him it leads the soul, 

When filled with deep distress; 
Flies to the fountain of his blood, 
And trusts his righteousness. 

4 Since 't is thy work alone, 

And that divinely free ; 
Lord, send the Spirit of thy Son 
To work this faith in me. 

C. M. 0±0. Tune 14. 

What joy or honor could we have, 

Polluted as we are, 
If not the holy Lamb of God 

Our joy and honor were. 

2 Of nothing we have ever done 

To boast could we desire, 
When he to judge us shall appear, 
Whose eyes are flames of fire. 

3 None is so holy, pure, and just, 

So perfected in love, 
That his best plea, or self-defence, 
Of any weight could prove. 

4 Nor is there any other way 

Into the holy place, 
But Christ who took away our sins, 
His blood and righteousness. 

5 We know the righteousness complete, 

Which he procured for all ; 



216 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

We know the kind reception given 
To the poor prodigal. 

6 We know the shepherd's love, who left 

The ninety-nine behind, 
And through the desert anxious went, 
The hundredth sheep to find. 

7 To him poor sinners may appeal 

With all their misery ; 
The angels joy to see them come, 
Christ calleth, " Come to me." 

7s. ol4. Tune 11. 

Father, to thy sinful child 
Though thy law is reconciled, 
By thy pardoning grace I live ; 
Daily still I cry, Forgive. 

2 Though my ransom-price he paid 
Upon whom my guilt was laid, 
Humbly at thy mercy-seat, 
Full remission I entreat. 

3 Lord, forgive me, day by day, 
Debts I cannot hope to pay, 
Duties I have left undone, 
Evils I have failed to shun ; 

4 Trespasses in word or thought, 
Deeds from evil motive wrought, 
Cold ingratitude, distrust, 
Thoughts unhallowed or unjust. 

5 Pardon, Lord ; and are there those 
Who my debtors are, or foes, 

I, who by forgiveness live, 
Here their trespasses forgive. 

6 May I feel, beneath my wrongs, 
Vengeance to the Lord belongs ; 



FAITH AND JUSTIFICATION. 217 

Nor a worse requital dare, 

Than the meek revenge of prayer. 

7 Much forgiven, may I learn 
Love for hatred to return ; 
Then assured my heart shall be, 
Thou, my God, hast pardoned me. 

S. M. OlO. Tu.ne595. 

Not one of Adam's race, 

If in the balance tried, 
Can by his works of righteousness 

'Fore God be justified. 

2 The works which we have done 

Are all, alas, unclean ; 
But we are saved by faith alone, 
And cleansed thereby from sin. 

3 Ye sinners, w T ho with grief 

Your condemnation feel, 

Look up to Jesus for relief, 

And to his blood appeal. 

4 God gave his only Son, 

That sinners who believe, 
Might not be lost, but be his own, 
And in his kingdom live. 

S. M. Olt). Tune 595. 

Not what these hands have done, 

Can save this guilty soul ; 
Not what this toiling flesh has borne, 

Can make my spirit whole. 

2 Not what I feel or do, 

Can give me peace with God ; 
Not all my prayers and sighs and tears, 
Can bear my awful load. 



218 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

3 Thy grace alone, O God, 

To me can pardon speak ; 
Thy power alone, O Son of God, 
Can this sore bondage break. 

4 No other work save thine, 

No meaner blood will do ; 
No strength, save that which is divine, 
Can bear me safely through. 

5 I bless the Christ of God ; 

I rest on love divine ; 
And with unfaltering lip and heart, 
I call this Saviour mine. 

6 I praise the God of grace, 

I trust his truth and might ; 

He calls me his, I call him mine, 

My God, my joy, my light. 

7 'T is he who saveth me, 

And freely pardon gives ; 
I love, because he loveth me ; 
I live, because he lives. 

8 My life with him is hid, 

My death has passed away, 
My clouds have melted into light, 
My midnight into day. 

8s & 7s. 317. Tune 167 

Ere we know our lost condition, 

Ere we feel our inbred woe ; 
And exclaim with deep contrition, 

To be saved, what must I do ? 
Nought can yield true consolation, 

Vain is all our righteousness : 
Faith alone in Christ's oblation 

Gives the conscience rest and peace. 



FAITH AND JUSTIFICATION. 219 

2 Living faith, with clearest vision, 

Sees the Lamb upon the throne, 
And in him a full provision, 

Righteousness and peace, our own : 
Then our days are marked with blessing, 

Then our hearts with rapture glow ; 
Streams of comfort, rich, unceasing, 

From the wounds of Jesus flow. 

8s & 7s. OlO. Tune 16. 

When a sinner, in affliction, 
Mourneth on account of sin, 

Feels the Spirit's deep conviction, 
But no power of faith within ; 

2 While the troubled soul is sighing, 

" Where shall I find Jesus, where ?" 
And with tears of anguish crying, 
" Oh, that he my Saviour were !" 

3 In a moment stands before us 

Jesus, with his pierced side : 
Now we find, that he 's desirous 
Us from wrath to screen and hide. 

4 Thus the soul at once obtaineth 

Pardon from the sinner's friend ; 
To true happiness attaineth, 
And to life which hath no end. 

7s & 6s. Old. Tune 151. 

I lay my sins on Jesus, 

The spotless Lamb of God, 
He bears them all, and frees us 

From the accursed load. 
I bring my guilt to Jesus, 

To wash my crimson stains 
White in his blood most precious, 

Till not a spot remains. 



220 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

2. I lay my wants on Jesus ; 

All fullness dwells in him, 
He heals all my diseases, 

He doth my soul redeem. 
I lay my griefs on Jesus, 

My burdens and my cares ; 
He from them all releases, 

He all my sorrows shares. 

3 I rest my soul on Jesus, 

This weary soul of mine, 
His right hand me embraces, 

I on his breast recline. 
I love the name of Jesus, 

Immanuel, Christ the Lord ; 
Like fragrance on the breezes 

His name abroad is poured. 

4 I long to be like Jesus, 

Meek, loving, lowly, mild, 
I long to be like Jesus, 

The Father's holy child. 
I long to be like Jesus, 

Amid the heavenly throng, 
To sing with saints his praises, 

To learn the angels' song. 

7s. O20. Tune 11. 

Lamb of God, who thee receive, 
Who in thee desire to live, 
Cry by day and night to thee, 
As thou art, so let us be. 

2 Fix, oh, fix our wavering mind, 
To thy cross us firmly bind ; 
Gladly now we would be clean : 
Cleanse our hearts from every sin. 

3 Dust and ashes though we be, 
Full of guilt and misery ; 



SELF-CONSECRATION AND CONFESSION. 221 

Thine we are, thou Son of God, 
Take the purchase of thy blood. 

L. M. O/01. Tune 90. 

And can it be, that I should gain 
An interest in the Saviour's blood ? 

Died he for me, who caused his pain ? 
For me, to make my peace with God ? 

Amazing love ! how can it be, 

That Jesus deigned to die for me ? 

2 Long my imprisoned spirit lay 

Fast bound in sin and nature's night ; 
Thine eye diffused a quickening ray, 

I 'woke, the dungeon flamed with light; 
My chains fell off, my heart was free, 
I rose, went forth, and followed thee. 

3 No condemnation now I dread, 

Jesus, and all in him, is mine ; 
Alive in him my living head, 

And clothed in righteousness divine, 
Now humbly I approach the throne, 
And claim the crown through Christ my own. 



SELF-CONSECRATION AND CONFESSION. 



8s & 7s. OAA* Tune 167. 

Jesus, I my cross have taken, 

All to leave and follow thee ; 
Naked, poor, despised, forsaken, 

Thou, from hence, my all shalt be ; 
Perish every fond ambition, 

All I've sought, or hoped, or known ; 
Yet how rich is my condition, 

God and heaven are still my own. 



222 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

2 Let the world despise and leave me, 

They have left my Saviour too ; 
Human hearts and looks deceive me, 

Thou art not, like them, untrue ; 
And whilst thou shalt smile upon me, 

God of wisdom, love, and might, 
Foes may hate, and friends disown me, 

Show thy face, and all is bright. 

3 Go, then, earthly fame and treasure ; 

Come, disaster, scorn, and pain : 
In thy service pain is pleasure, 

With thy favor loss is gain ; 
Man may trouble and distress me, 

'T will but drive me to thy breast ; 
Life with trials hard may press me, 

Heaven will bring the sweeter rest. 

4 Soul, then know thy full salvation ; 

Rise o'er sin, and fear, and care ; 
Joy to find in every station, 

Something still to do or bear ; 
Think what Spirit dwells within thee, 

Think what Father's smiles are thine; 
Think that Jesus died to win thee : 

Child of heaven, canst thou repine ? 

5 Haste thee on from grace to glory, 

Armed by faith, and winged by prayer ; 
Heaven's eternal day 's before thee ; 

God's own hand shall guide thee there : 
Soon shall close thy earthly mission, 

Soon shall pass thy pilgrim days ; 
Hope shall change to full fruition, 

Faith to sight, and prayer to praise. 

C. M. o23. Tune 14. 

My God, the covenant of thy love, 
Abides for ever sure ; 



SELF-CONSECRATION AND CONFESSION. 223 

And in its matchless grace I feel 
My happiness secure. 

2 Since thou, the everlasting God, 

My Father art become, 
Jesus my guardian and my friend, 
And heaven my final home ; 

3 I welcome all thy sovereign will, 

For all that will is love ; 
And when I know not what thou dost 
I wait the light above. 

4 Thy covenant in the darkest gloom 

Shall heavenly rays impart, 
And when my eyelids close in death, 
Sustain my fainting heart. 

L. M. D. o24. Tune 166. 

Destroy, O Lord, the carnal mind, 

Consume what is not right in me ; 
Whether the world in chains me bind 

Or silken cords, I cannot be 
Partaker of the joys of heaven ; 

For thou requirest that my heart 
Without reserve to thee be given, 

Resolved for thee with all to part. 



C. M. d&O. Tune 14. 

Lord, take my heart just as it is, 

Set up therein thy throne, 
So shall I love thee above all, 

And live to thee alone. 

2 I thank thee, that, in mercy, thou 
Hast wakened me from death, 
Aroused me out of sin's deep sleep, 
And called to walk in faith. 



224 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

3 Complete thy work and crown thy grace, 

That I may faithful prove, 
And listen to that still small voice, 
Which whispers only love ; 

4 Which teaches me to know thy will, 

And gives me power to do ; 
Which fills my heart with shame, when I 
Do not that will pursue. 

5 This unction may I ever feel, 

This teaching of my Lord, 
And learn obedience to thy voice, 
Thy soft reviving word. 

L. M. oZ\). Tune 22. 

Jesus, and shall it ever be, 
A mortal man ashamed of thee! 
Ashamed of thee, whom angels praise, 
Whose glories shine through endless days ? 

2 Ashamed of Jesus ! sooner far 
Let evening blush to own a star ; 
He sheds the beams of light divine 
O'er this benighted soul of mine. 

3 Ashamed of Jesus ! just as soon 
Let midnight be ashamed of noon ; 
'T is midnight with my soul, till he, 
Bright morning-star, bids darkness flee. 

4 Ashamed of Jesus ! that dear friend 
On whom my hopes of heaven depend ? 
No, when I blush, be this my shame, 
That I no more revere his name ! 

5 Ashamed of Jesus ! yes, I may, 
When I've no guilt to wash away, 
No tear to wipe, no good to crave, 
No fear to quell, no soul to save. 



SELF-CONSECRATION AND CONFESSION. 225 

6 Till then, nor is my boasting vain, 
Till then I boast a Saviour slain ! 
And oh, may this my glory be, 
That Christ is not ashamed of me. 

7s. O/OT. Tune 11. 

Grant, most gracious lamb of God, 
Who hast bought me with thy blood, 
That my soul and body be 
Quite devoted unto thee. 

2 Jesus, hear my fervent cry, 
My whole nature sanctify ; 
Root out all that is unclean, 
Though it cause me pungent pain. 

3 Gracious Lord, I wish alone 
Thine to be, yea, quite thine own, 
And to all eternity 

To remain thy property. 



L. M. O/OO. Tune 22 

Oh, happy day ! that fixed my choice 
On thee, my Saviour and my God ; 

Well may this glowiug heart rejoice, 
And tell its raptures all abroad. 

2 Oh, happy bond ! that seals my vows 

To him who merits all my love ; 
Let cheerful anthems fill his house, 
While to that sacred shrine I move. 

3 'T is done ; the great transaction's done ; 

I am my Lord's, and he is mine ; 
He drew me, and I followed on, 

Charmed to confess the voice divine. 

4 Now rest, my long divided heart, 

Fixed on this blissful centre, rest ; 
15 



226 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

With ashes who would grudge to part, 
When called on angels' bread to feast. 

5 High heaven, that heard the solemn vow, 
That vow renewed shall daily hear, 
Till, in life's latest hour, I bow, 
And bless in death a bond so dear. 

C. M. D. 0/39. Tune 590. 

Present your bodies to the Lord, 

A living sacrifice, 
A holy offering unto him, 

And pleasing in his eyes : 
This is a service which ye owe, 

And reasonably due ; 
For ye are not your own, ye know, 

But Christ hath purchased you. 

L. M. OOO. Tune 22. 

We pray thee, wounded Lamb of God, 
Cleanse us in thy atoning blood ; 
Grant us, by faith, to view thy cross, 
Then life or death is gain to us. 

2 Take our poor hearts, and let them be 
For ever closed to all but thee ; 

Seal thou our breasts, and let us wear 
That pledge of love for ever there. 

3 What are our works but sin and death, 
Till thou thy quickening Spirit breathe ; 
Until we strength from thee derive, 
And in communion with thee live. 

4 Ah, Lord, enlarge our scanty thought, 
To know the wonders thou hast wrought ; 
Unloose our stammering tongues, to tell 
Thy love immense, unsearchable. 



SELF-CONSECRATION AND CONFESSION. 227 

5 First-born of many brethren thou, 

To thee both earth and heaven must bow ; 
Help us to thee our all to give, 
Thine may we die, thine may we live. 

C. M. OeJI. Tune 14. 

Am I a soldier of the cross, 

A follower of the Lamb ? 
And shall I fear to own his cause, 

Or blush to speak his name ? 

2 Must I be carried to the skies, 

On flowery beds of ease, 
While others fought to win the prize, 
And sailed through bloody seas ? 

3 Are there no foes for me to face ? 

Must I not stem the flood ? 
Is this vile w r orld a friend to grace, 
To help me on to God ? 

4 Sure, I must fight, if I would reign ; 

Increase my courage, Lord ! 
I '11 bear the toil, endure the pain, 
Supported by thy word. 

5 Thy saints, in all this glorious war, 

Shall conquer, though they die ; 
They see the triumph from afar, 
And seize it with their eye. 

6 When that illustrious day shall rise, 

And all thine armies shine 
In robes of victory through the skies, 
The glory shall be thine. 

C. M. OoZ. Tune 14. 

And must I part with all I have, 
My dearest Lord, for thee ? 



228 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

It is but right, since thou hast done 
Much more than this for me. 

2 Yes, let it go ; one look from thee 

Will more than make amends 
For all the losses, I sustain, 
Of credit, riches, friends. 

3 Ten thousand worlds, ten thousand lives, 

How worthless they appear, 
Compared with thee, supremely good, 
Divinely bright and fair. 

C. M. OOO. Tune 14. 

Witness, ye men and angels, now, 

Before the Lord we speak ; 
To him we make our solemn vow, 

A vow we dare not break ; 

2 That, long as life itself shall last, 

Ourselves to Christ we yield ; 
Nor from his cause will Ave depart, 
Or ever quit the field. 

3 We trust not in our native strength, 

But on his grace rely, 
That, with returning wants, the Lord 
Will all our need supply. 

4 Oh, guide our doubtful feet aright, 

And keep us in thy ways ; 
And, while we turn our vows to prayers, 
Turn thou our prayers to praise. 

S. M. 004r. Tune 

Oh, what, if we are Christ's, 

Is earthly shame or loss ? 
Bright shall the crown of glory be, 

When we have borne the cross. 



SELF-CONSECRATION AND CONFESSION. 229 

2 Keen was the trial once, 

Bitter the cup of woe, 
When martyred saints, baptized in blood, 
Christ's sufferings shared below. 

3 Bright is their glory now, 

Boundless their joy above, 
Where, on the bosom of their God, 
They rest in perfect love. 

4 Lord, may that grace be ours, 

Like them, in faith, to bear 
All that of sorrow, grief or pain 
May be our portion here. 

5 Enough, if thou at last 

The word of blessing give, 
And let us rest beneath thy feet, 
Where saints and angels live. 

S. M. ODD, Tune 595. 

A charge to keep I have, 

A God to glorify, 
A never-dying soul to save, 

And fit it for the sky. 

2 To serve the present age, 

My calling to fulfill ; 
Oh, may it all my powers engage, 
To do my Master's will. 

3 Arm me with jealous care, 

As in thy sight to live ; 
And oh, thy servant, Lord ! prepare, 
A strict account to give. 

4 Help me to watch and pray, 

And on thyself rely, 
Assured, if I my trust betray, 
I shall for ever die. 



230 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

7s. OOU. Tune 581. 

Blessed Saviour ! thee I love, 

All my other joys above: 

All my hopes in thee abide, 

Thou my hope, and naught beside : 

Ever let my glory be, 

Only, only, only thee. 

2 Once again beside the cross, 
All my gain I count but loss ; 
Earthly pleasures fade away, 
Clouds they are that hide my day ; 
Hence, vain shadows ! let me see 
Jesus crucified for me. 

3 Blessed Saviour ! thine am I, 
Thine to live, and thine to die ; 
Height, or depth, or creature power, 
Ne'er shall hide my Saviour more ; 
Ever shall my glory be, 

Only, only, only thee. 

5s <fe lis. Ool. Tune 587 or 596. 

Oh, tell me no more 
Of this world's vain store, 
The time for such trifles with me now is o'er. 

2 A country I Ve found, 
Where true joys abound ; 

To dwell I 'm determined on that happy ground. 

3 The souls that believe, 
In paradise live ; 

And me in that number will Jesus receive. 

4 My soul, don't delay, 
He calls thee away ; 

Rise, follow thy Saviour, and bless the glad day. 



SELF-COXSECHATIOX AXD COXFESSIOX. 231 

5 No mortal doth know 
What he can bestow, 

What light, strength, and comfort; go, follow 
him, go. 

6 Perhaps with the aim 
To honor his name, 

I may do some service, poor dust though I am. 

7 Yet this is confessed, 
I count it most blest, 

As at the beginning, in him to find rest. 

8 And when I'm to die, 
Keceive me, I '11 cry, 

For Jesus hath loved me, I cannot tell why. 

9 But this I do find, 
We two are so joined, 

He '11 not live in glory and leave me behind. 

10 Lo, this is the race 

I 'm running through grace 
Henceforth, till admitted to see my Lord's face, 

C. M. OOO. Tune 14. 

Ix all my Lord's appointed ways, 

My journey I'll pursue ; 
" Hinder me not !" — ye much-loved saints, 

For I must go with you. 

2 Through floods and flames, if Jesus leads, 

I '11 follow where he goes ; 
"Hinder me -not!" — shall be my cry, 
Though earth and hell oppose. 

3 Through duty, and through trials too, 

I '11 go at his command ; 
" Hinder me not !" — for I am bound 
To my Immanuel's land. 



232 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

4 And, when my Saviour calls me home, 
Still this my cry shall be, 
" Hinder me not," — come, welcome, death ! 
I '11 gladly go with thee. 

7s & 6s. OOU. Tune 151. 

Stand up, stand up for Jesus ! 

Ye soldiers of the cross, 
Lift high his royal banner, 

It must not suffer loss : 
From victory unto victory 

His army shall be led, 
Till every foe is vanquished, 

And Christ is Lord indeed. 

2 Stand up, stand up for Jesus ! 

The trumpet call obey ; 
Forth to the mighty conflict 

In this his glorious day ; 
Ye that are men, now serve him 

Against unnumbered foes ; 
Your courage rise with danger, 

And strength to strength oppose. 

3 Stand up, stand up for Jesus ! 

Stand in his strength alone ; 
The arm of flesh will fail you, 

Ye dare not trust your own ; 
Put on the gospel armor, 

And, watching unto prayer, 
Where duty calls or danger, 

Be never wanting there. 

4 Stand up, stand up for Jesus ! 

The strife will not be long ; 
This day the noise of battle, 
The next the victor's song : 



SELF-CONSECRATION AND CONFESSION. 233 

To him that overcometh, 

A crown of life shall be ; 
He Avith the king of glory 

Shall reign eternally. 

C. M. D. <j40. Tune 590. 

The Son of God goes forth to war, 

A kingly crown to gain : 
His blood-red banner streams afar ; 

Who follows in his train ? 
Who best can drink his cup of woe, 

Triumphant over pain ; 
Who patient bears his cross below, 

He follows in his train. 

2 The martyr first, whose eagle eye 

Could pierce beyond the grave ; 
Who saw T his Master in the sky, 

And called on him to save ; 
Like him, with pardon on his tongue, 

In midst of mortal pain, 
He prayed for them that did the wrong : 

Who follows in his train ? 

3 A glorious band, the chosen few, 

On whom the Spirit came ; 
Twelve valiant saints, their hope they knew, 

And mocked the cross and flame : 
They met the tyrant's brandished steel, 

The lion's gory mane ; 
They bowed their necks the death to feel : 

Who follows in their train ? 

4 A noble army, men and boys, 

The matron and the maid, 
Around the Saviour's throne rejoice, 
In robes of light arrayed. 



234 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

They climbed the steep ascent of heaven 

Through peril, toil and pain ; 
O God, to us may grace be given 

To follow in their train. 

C. M. o41. Tune 14. 

Glory to God, whose witness-train, 

Those heroes bold in faith, 
Could smile on poverty and pain, 

And triumph even in death. 

2 Scorned and reviled as was their Head, 

When walking here below, 
Thus, in this evil world, they led 
A life of pain and woe. 

3 Oh ! may that faith our hearts sustain, 

Wherein they fearless stood, 
When in the power of cruel men, 
They poured their willing blood. 

4 God whom we serve, our God can save, 

Can damp the scorching flame, 
Can build an ark, or smooth a wave, 
For such as fear his name. 

5 Yea, should it even to man appear 

At times, as though our Lord 
Forsook his chosen people here, 
At last he '11 help afford. 

6 Lord ! if thine arm support us still, 

With its eternal strength, 
We shall o'ereome the mightiest ill, 
And conquerors prove at length. 

C. M. 04tZ. Tune 14. 

Must Jesus bear the cross alone, 
And all the world go free ? 



SELF-CONSECRATIOX AND COXFESSIOX. 235 

No, there 's a cross for every one, 
And there 's a cross for me. 

2 How happy are the saints above, 

Who once went mourning here ; 
But now they taste unmingled love, 
And joy without a tear. 

3 This consecrated cross I '11 bear, 

Till death shall set me free, 
And then go home my crown to wear, 
For there 's a crown for me. 



p. M. 



343. 

I need thee every hour, 

Most gracious Lord ; 
No tender voice like thine 

Can peace afford. 

I need thee, oh,. I need thee ; 

Every hour I need thee ; 
Oh, bless me now, my Saviour, 

I come to thee. 

2 I need thee every hour : 

Stay thou near by ; 
Temptations lose their power 
When thou art nigh. 

3 I need thee every hour, 

In joy or pain ; 
Come quickly and abide, 
Or life is vain. 

4 I need thee every hour : 

Teach me thy will ; 
And thy rich promises 
In me fulfill. 



236 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

5 I need thee every hour, 
Most holy one ; 
Oh, make me thine indeed, 
Thou blessed Son. 

S. M. D. o44. Tune 595 

I was a wandering sheep, 

I did not love the fold ; 
I did not love my shepherd's voice, 

I would not be controlled ; 
I was a wayward child, 

I did not love my home, 
I did not love my shepherd's voice, 

I loved afar to roam. 

2 The shepherd sought his sheep, 

The Father sought his child ; 
He followed me o'er vale and hill, 

O'er deserts waste and wild ; 
He found me nigh to death, 

Famished, and faint, and lone ; 
He bound me with the bands of love, 

He saved the wandering one 

3 Jesus my shepherd is, 

'T was he that loved my soul, 
'T was he that washed me in his blood, 

'T was he that made me whole ; 
'T was he that sought the lost, 

That found the wandering sheep, 
'T was he that brought me to the fold, 

'T is he that still doth keep. 

4 No more a wandering sheep, 

I love to be controlled, 
I love my tender shepherd's voice, 
I love the peaceful fold ; 



SELF-CONSECKATION AND CONFESSION. 237 

No more a wayward child, 
I seek no more to roam, 

1 love my heavenly Father's voice, 
I love, I love his home. 

L. M. o45. Tune 90. 

Jesus, what offering shall I give 

To thee, the Lord of earth and skies ? 

My sonl and body now receive, 
A holy, living sacrifice ; 

Small as it is, 't is all my store, 

More shouldst thou have, if I had more. 

P. M. d4rO. Tune 168. 

Oh, at last I've found my Saviour, 
Who laid down his life for me ; 

He (O undeserved favor !) 
Owned me as his property : 

Conscious of my imperfection, 

I'll rely on his direction ; 

I will nothing know beside 

Jesus and him crucified. 

2 Others may seek satisfaction 

In this poor world's vanity ; 
Meanwhile shall my heart's affection 

On my Saviour fixed be, 
On his meritorious suffering, 
And sin-expiating offering : 
World, for ever be thou gone, 
Leave but Christ and me alone. 

3 Jesus cured my soul's infection, 

By his soul's dire agony ; 
From his death and resurrection 

Life and power redound to me : 
By the virtue of his merit 
I shall heavenly joys inherit, 



238 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

And e'en here a foretaste have 
Of that world beyond the grave. 

4 Jesus yields me delectation ; 

When I'm weak he strengthens me, 
Sweetens all my tribulation, 

And supports me constantly ; 
His atoning death and passion 
Are the cause of my salvation ; 
Therefore Christ shall ne'er depart 
From my sight and from my heart. 

5 Oh, I'm lost in deepest wonder, 

To think he shall soon appear 
To receive me gladly yonder, 

And wipe off my every tear ; 
Then my grateful songs and praises 
Shall resound in heavenly places ; 
Here by faith to him I'll cleave, 
Jesus will I never leave. 

C. M. 047. Tune 14. 

My God accept my heart this day, 

And make it always thine, 
That I from thee no more may stray ; 

No more from thee decline. 

2 Before the cross of him who died, 

Behold I prostrate fall ; 

Let every sin be crucified, 

Let Christ be all in all. 

3 Anoint me with thy heavenly grace, 

Adopt me for thine own ; 
That I may see thy glorious face, 
And worship at thy throne. 

4 May the dear blood once shed for me, 

My blest atonement prove ; 

That I from first to last may be 

The purchase of thy love. 



SELF-CONSECRATION AND CONFESSION. 239 

5 Let every thought, and work, and word, 
To thee be ever given ; 
Then life shall be thy service, Lord, 
And death the gate of heaven. 

8s, 6s & 8s. 04:0. Tune 79. 

Didst thou, Lord Jesus, me incline, 
When I was lost and dead in sin, 

To hear thy quickening voice ? 
Have I obtained in thy blood 
Redemption, and found peace with God, 

And do I in thy name rejoice? 

2 Oh, yes ! I feel I am forgiven, 
A foretaste I enjoy of heaven, 

Thy Spirit witness bears ; 
By faith thy righteousness is mine, 
I'm well assured that I am thine, 

My soul no condemnation fears. 

3 Yet 'fore thee, Jesus, I must own, 
I have not this salvation known 

By tracing legal ways ; 
Lo, 't was thy power raised me from sin, 
Thou didst the saving work begin ; 

Thine be the glory, thine the praise. 

4 May I be faithful to thy call, 
Surrender unto thee my all, 

Myself to thee resign ; 
When dangers threaten me around, 
Invincible may 1 be found, 

And never from thy will decline. 

5 Me with thy gladdening oil anoint ; 
The destined path thou dost appoint 

Gladly I then shall tread ; 
Bedew me with a genial shower, 
Into my heart thy influence pour, 

And me with heavenly manna feed. 



240 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

L. M. o4D. Tune 22. 

Lord ! I am thine, entirely thine, 
Purchased and saved by blood divine ; 
With full consent thine I would be, 
And own thy sovereign right in me. 

2 Grant one poor sinner more a place 
Among the children of thy grace ; 
A wretched sinner, lost to God, 
But ransomed by ImmanueFs blood. 

3 Here, at that cross, where flows the blood 
That bought my guilty soul for God, 
Thee my new Master uow I call, 

And consecrate to thee my all. 

4 Do thou assist a feeble worm, 
The great engagement to perform ; 
Thy grace can full assistance lend, 
And on that grace I dare depend. 

6s & 5s. OOU Tune 141 

I AM a poor sinner, 

This I surely know ; 
And if my dear Saviour 

Did not love me so, 
As ne'er to forsake me, 

Worthless though I be, 
He, ere now, his mercy 

Had withdrawn from me. 

2 Grace and a sensation 

Of my sinfulness, 
Keep on each occasion 

In me equal pace : 
While I own ashamed, 

I deserved wrath ; 
1 rejoice, reclaimed, 

From sin's power, by faith. 



LOVE AND COMMUNION. 241 

3 Jesus, when thy blessings 

Fill my needy heart, 
Pear and anxious doubtings 

Then from me depart; 
I in thy atonement 

My election trace, 
And rejoice, astonished 

At my lot of grace. 

4 Witness true and faithful, 

Christ, the church's head, 
All is yea and amen 

Thou hast promised : 
As I am, so take me 

With my worst and best; 
Ever thine preserve me 

Till with thee I rest 

5 While we thy past dealings 

Gratefully review, 
We're assured, thy mercies 

Are each morning new; 
And that thou wilt freely 

Give thy promised grace ? 
And amid our weakness 

Porm us to thy praise- 



X.OVE AND COMMUNION. 
P. M. #351. Tune 115. 

How great the bliss to be a sheep of Jesus, 

And to be guided by his shepherd-staff; 
Earth's greatest honors, howsoe'er they please 
us, 
Compared to this, are vain and empty 
chaff: 
Yea, what this world can never give, 
16 



242 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

May, through, the shepherd's grace, each 
needy sheep receive. 

2 Here is a pasture, rich and never failing, 

Here living waters in abundance flow ; 
None can conceive the grace with them pre- 
vailing, 

Who Jesus' shepherd-voice obey and know : 
He banishes all fear and strife, 

And leads them gently on to everlasting life. 

3 Whoe'er would spend his days in lasting 

pleasure, 
Must come to Christ, and join his flock 
with speed ; 
Here is a feast prepared, rich beyond measure, 
The world meanwhile on empty husks 
must feed : 
Those souls may share in every good, 

Whose shepherd doth possess the treas- 
uries of God. 

CM. OO/O. Tune 14. 

If Christ is mine, then all is mine, 
And more than angels know ; 

Both present things and things to come, 
And grace, and glory too. 

2 If he is mine, then though he frown, 

He never will forsake : 
His chastisements all work for good, 
And but his love bespeak. 

3 If he is mine, I need not fear 

The rage of earth and hell ; 
He will support my feeble frame, 
And all their power repel. 

4 If he is mine, let friends forsake 

And earthly comforts flee, 



LOVE AND COMMUNION. 243 

He, the dispenser of all good, 
Is more than all to me. 

5 If he is mine, unharmed I pass 

Through death's tremendous vale, 
He 11 be my comfort and my stay, 
When heart and flesh shall fail. 

6 Let Christ assure me he is mine 

I nothing want beside ; 
My soul shall at the fountain live, 
When all the streams are dried. 

8s, 6s & 8s. OOO. Tune 79. 

Oh that we could forever sit 
With Mary at our Saviour's feet, 

Be this our happy choice ; 
Our only care, delight, and bliss, 
Our joy, our heaven on earth be this, 

To hear the bridegroom's cheering voice. 

2 Oh may his love our hearts inspire ; 
Nought else on earth may w T e desire 

Nought else in heaven above : 
Let earth and all its trifles go, 
Give us, O Lord, thy grace to know, 

Give us to feel thy precious love. 

7s, 8s & 7s. O04r. Tune 83. 

Jesus will I never leave, 

He 's the God of my salvation ; 

Through his merits I receive 
Pardon, life, and consolation : 

All the powers of my mind 

To my Saviour be resigned. 

2 Nought on earth can satisfy 

One desire which God inspireth ; 
Only Jesus can supply 



244 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

All my needy heart requireth : 
He all losses can retrieve, 
Him I '11 therefore never leave. 

3 He is mine, and I am his, 

Joined with him in close communion ; 
And his bitter passion is 

The foundation of this union : 
Full of hopes which never yield, 
Firm on him, my rock, I build. 

4 Oh, the happy hours I spend 

With him in blest conversation ; 
He 's my near and faithful friend, 

Full of grace, peace, and salvation : 
From the look at Jesus' wounds 
Pure delight to me redounds. 

5 With my Jesus I will stay, 

He my soul preserves and feedeth ; 
He, the life, the truth, the way, 

Me to living waters leadeth : 
Blessed who can say with me, 
Christ, I '11 never part with thee. 



C. M. OOO. Tune 593. 

Ten thousand talents once I owed, 

And nothing had to pay ; 
But Jesus freed me from the load, 

And washed my debt away. 

2 Yet since the Lord forgave my sin, 

And blotted out my score ; 
Much more indebted I have been 
Than e'er I was before. 

3 My guilt is cancelled quite I know, 

And satisfaction made ; 
But the vast debt of love I owe 
Can never be repaid. 



LOVE AND COMMUNION. 245 

4 The love I owe for sin forgiven, 

For power to believe, 
For present peace, and promised heaven, 
No aDgel can conceive. 

5 That love of thine, thou sinners' friend, 

Witness thy bleeding heart, 
My little all can ne'er extend 
To pay a thousandth part. 

6 Nay more, the poor returns I make 

I first from thee obtain ; 
And 't is of grace, that thou wilt take 
Such poor returns again. 

7 'T is well ; it shall my glory be, 

Let who will boast their store, 
In time and in eternity 

To owe thee more and more. 

8s & 7s. OOO. Tune 167. 

Moments of ecstatic pleasure, 

When I feel thee, Saviour, mine : 
What is this world's joy or treasure 

To the thought that I am thine ? 
Earthly dreams of vain enjoyment 

Cannot soothe the watchful soul ; 
Joy and grief, rest and employment, 

Sacred be to thee the whole. 

lOs <& 7s. OOT. Tune 185. 

Bethany, peaceful habitation, 

Blessed mansion, loved abode ; 
There my Lord had oft his resting station, 

Converse held in friendly mood : 
With that bliss which Mary highly savored, 
I could wish this day still to be favored ; 
But thy presence makes to me 
Every place a Bethany. 



246 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

7s. 358. Tune 11. 

Dearest Jesus, come to me, 
And abide eternally ; 
Friend of needy sinners, come, 
Come and make my heart thy home. 

2 Oftentimes for thee I sigh, 
Nothing else can give me joy ; 
This is still my cry to thee : 
Dearest Jesus, come to me. 

3 Should I in earth's pleasures roll, 
None could satisfy my soul ; 
Thee, O Jesus, I adore, 

Thou 'rt my pleasure evermore. 

4 Jesus, thee alone I call 
My beloved friend, my all : 
Nothing, whatsoe'er it be, 
Shall divide my heart with thee. 

8s & 7s. 359. Tune 167. 

Oh, could we but love that Saviour, 

Who loves us so ardently, 
As we ought, our souls would ever 

Full of joy and comfort be : 
If we, by his love excited, 

Could ourselves and all forget, 
Then with Jesus Christ united, 

We should heaven anticipate. 

2 Did but Jesus' love and merit 

Fill our hearts both night and day, 
And the unction of his Spirit 

All our thoughts and actions sway : 
Might we all be ever ready 

Cheerfully to testify, 
How our spirit, soul and body 

Do in God our Saviour joy. 






LOVE AND COMMUNION. 247 

7s & 6s. OOU. Tune 181. 

O love, all love excelling, 

From heaven to earth come down, 
Come, fix in us thy dwelling, 

Of all thy gifts the crown : 
Lord, thou art all compassion, 

Unbounded love thou art ; 
Oh grant us thy salvation, 

Speak peace to every heart, 

7s, 8s & 7s. Obi. Tune 83. 

Jesus is my light most fair ; 

He, the Father's well-beloved, 
Left his throne our griefs to share, 

By eternal mercy moved, 
He alone is my delight, 
He hath overcome me quite. 

2 Round his pierced feet I '11 cling, 

Him I seek with love most tender ; 
And accursed be everything, 

Which my seeking him would hinder : 
Tell me nought of worldly fame, 
Tell me of his lovely name. 

3 But himself I must behold, 

To him I will make confession ; 
My defects are manifold, 

But I trust to his compassion; 
For I cannot, will not rest, 
Till he grants me my request. 

4 Thou in grace hast looked on me, 

And with precious gifts hast blessed ; 
Yet content I cannot be, 

Till I am of thee possessed : 
Jesus, now upon me shine, 
Jesus, be thou ever mine. 



248 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

P. M. OO/O. Tune 115. 

happy days, days marked with perfect 
blessing, 
In converse spent with our best friend be- 
low ! 
Then streams of heavenly comfort, rich, un- 
ceasing, 
To us from Jesus' wounds and merits flow ; 
Thus w r e for his appearance wait ; 

When we shall rest with him, our joy will 
be complete. 

2 Accept us as we are, though poor and needy, 

O Lord, and sanctify us by thy grace; 
That we, as vessels for thy use made ready, 

May glorify thy name in every place, 
And care in true simplicity, 

As thine espoused souls, for what belongs 
to thee. 

3 How precious are thy thoughts, beloved Sa- 

viour, 
Thy thoughts of peace o'er us, the sum 
how great ! 
Already here we in thy sight find favor, 

In thy sweet nearness heaven anticipate : 
And oh, what bliss awaits us there, 

Where we with the redeemed shall in thy 
glory share. 

4 But since the pure in heart alone inherit 

Those promises so precious and so sweet ; 
From all defilement of the flesh and spirit 
Cleanse us, and make us for thy service 
meet : 
That we ourselves to thee may yield, 

Till thy whole counsel be in each of us 
fulfilled. 



LOYE AND COMMUNION. 249 

C. M. OVO. Tune 14. 

'T is heaven on earth by faith to see 
Thy face, my gracious Lord ; 

The noblest, most substantial joys 
Thy cheering smiles afford. 

2 Thou say'st, dear Jesus, all thy saints, 

Who love thy face to see, 
Shall have, while in this vale of tears, 
Kind visits oft from thee. 

3 Oh let my soul with thee converse, 

Who art my chief delight ; 
For the whole world can't ease my heart, 
If banished from thy sight. 

7s. Ou4. Tune 205. 

Jesus, lover of my soul, 

Let me to thy bosom fly, 
While the raging billows roll, 

While the tempest still is high : 
Hide me, O my Saviour, hide, 

Till the storm of life is past ; 
Safe into the haven guide, 

Oh receive my soul at last. 

2 Other refuge have I none, 

Hangs my helpless soul on thee ; 
Leave, ah, leave me not alone, 

Still support and comfort me : 
All my trust on thee is stayed, 

All my help from thee I bring ; 
Cover my defenceless head 

With the shadow of thy wing. 

3 Thou, O Christ, art all I want, 

All in all in thee I find ; 
Raise the fallen, cheer the faint, 
Heal the sick, and Jead the blind ; 



250 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

Just and holy is thy name, 

I am all unrighteousness ; 
Vile and full of sin I am, 

Thou art full of truth and grace. 

4 Plenteous grace with thee is found, 

Grace to pardon all my sin ; 
Let the healing streams abound, 

Make and keep me pure within : 
Thou of life the fountain art, 

Freely let me take of thee ; 
Spring thou up within my heart, 

Rise to all eternity. 

7s. 365. Tune 11 

Hark, my soul, it is the Lord ; 
'T is thy Saviour, hear his word ; 
Jesus speaks, and speaks to thee, 
" Say, poor sinner, lov'st thou me? 

2 " I delivered thee, when bound, 

And when bleeding, healed thy wound ; 
Sought thee wandering, set thee right, 
Turned thy darkness into light. 

3 " Can a woman's tender care 
Cease towards the child she bare ? 
Yea, she may forgetful be, 

Yet will I remember thee. 

4 " Mine is an unchanging love, 
Higher than the heights above, 
Deeper than the depths beneath, 
Free and faithful, strong as death. 

5 " Thou shalt see my glory soon, 
When the work of grace is done, 
Partner of my throne shalt be : 
Say, poor sinner, lov'st thou me ?" 



LOVE AND COMMUNION. , 251 

6 Lord, it is my chief complaint, 
That my love is weak and faint ; 
Yet I love thee and adore, 
Oh for grace to love thee more ! 

P. M. ODD. Tune 82. 

Jesus makes my heart rejoice, 
I J m his sheep, and know his voice ; 
He ? s a shepherd kind and gracious, 
And his pastures are delicious ; 
Constant love to me he shows, 
Yea, my worthless" name he knows. 

2 Trusting his mild staff always, 
I go in and out in peace ; 

He will feed me with the treasure 
Of his grace in richest measure ; 
When athirst to him I cry, 
Living water he ? 11 supply. 

3 Should not I for gladness leap, 
Led by Jesus as his sheep ? 

For when these blest days are over, 
To the arms of my dear Saviour, 
I shall be conveyed to rest ; 
Amen, yea, my lot is blest. 

P. M. OuT. Tmne 2SO. 

Jesus, Lord most great and glorious, 
Reward and crown of the victorious, 

Restorer of lost paradise ; 
We appear with supplication, 
Before thee, God of our salvation, 

And send to thee our fervent cries : 
O Lord our righteousness, 
'T is thy delight to bless ; 

We desire it, 
Come then, for we belong to thee, 
And bless us inexpressibly. 



252 , THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

2 Gracious Lord, who, by thy passion 
And death, hast gained our salvation, 

Oh may we all thy name confess ; 
May we be by faith united 
To thee, who hast us all invited, 

To share eternal happiness : 
Constrain us by thy love, 
In all we do to prove 

Faithful followers, 
Dear Lord, of thee ; and grant that we 
May ever love thee ardently. 

S. M. D. 368. Tune 

My shepherd is the Lamb, 

The living Lord, who died ; 
With all that's truly good I am 

Most plenteously supplied. 
He richly feeds my soul 

With manna from above, 
And leads me where the rivers roll 

Of everlasting love. 

2 My table he doth spread 

With choicest fare, and I 
Behold the Lamb, the living bread, 

And eat most joyfully. 
He makes my cup run o'er, 

Anointeth me with oil ; 
I shall enjoy for evermore 

The merits of his toil. 

3 When faith and hope shall cease, 

And love prevail alone, 
I then shall see him face to face 

And know as I am known. 
Then I my shepherd's care 

Shall praise, and him adore, 
And in his Father's house shall share 

True bliss for evermore. 



LOVE AND COMMUNION. 253 

L. M. o69. Tune90. 

Jesus, thy boundless love to me 

No thought can reach, no tongue declare ; 

Unite my thankful heart to thee, 
And reign without a rival there : 

Thine wholly, thine alone I am ; 

Be thou alone my constant flame. 

2 O love, how cheering is thy ray ! 

All pain before thy presence flies ; 
Care, anguish, sorrow, melt away, 

Where'er thy healing beams arise : 
O Jesus, nothing may I see, 
Nothing desire or seek but thee ! 

3 Unwearied, may I this pursue, 

Dauntless to the high prize aspire ; 
Hourly within my soul renew 

This holy flame, this heavenly fire ; 
And, day and night, be all my care 
To guard this sacred treasure there ! 

4 Each moment draw from earth away 

My heart, that lowly waits thy call ; 
Speak to my inmost soul and say, 

I am thy love, thy Lord, thy all ! 
To feel thy power, to hear thy voice, 
To taste thy love, be all my choice. 

5 In suffering be thy love my peace, 

In weakness be thy love my power ; 
And when the storm of life shall cease, 

Jesus in that important hour, 
In death, as life, be thou my guide, 
And save me, who for me hast died. 



7s. 



370. 

Ask ye what great thing I know 
That delights and stirs me so ? 



254 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

What the high reward I win? 
Whose the name I glory in ? 
Jesus Christ, the crucified ! 

2 What is faith's foundation strong ? 
What awakes my lips to song ? 
He who bore my sinful load, 
Purchased for me peace with God, 

Jesus Christ, the crucified. 

3 Who defeats my fiercest foes ? 
Who consoles my saddest woes ? 
Who revives my fainting heart, 
Healing all its hidden smart? 

Jesus Christ, the crucified. 

4 Who is life in life to me ? 

Who the death of death will be ? 
Who will place me on his right 
With the countless hosts of light ? 
Jesus Christ, the crucified. 

5 This is that great thing I know ; 
This delights and stirs me so : 
Faith in him who died to save, 
Him who triumphed o'er the grave, 

Jesus Christ, the crucified. 

12s. Oil. Tune 39. 

I 'll glory in nothing but only in Jesus, 
As wounded and bruised from sin to release us ; 
For he is my refuge, to him I '11 cleave solely, 
Thus can I, like Enoch, in this world live holy. 

2 What though the world foameth and rageth 

with fury, 
In naught but my crucified Jesus I '11 glory : 
Beside him my Saviour I '11 know nothing 

ever ; 
From him neither trials nor death shall me 

sever. 



LOVE AND COMMUNION. 255 

3 My Jesus is always desirous to meet me, 
Abounding in love, and in mercy to greet me : 
Above all I love him, for he is my treasure ; 
I humbly adore him and serve him with 

pleasure. 

4 My heart's fixed on Jesus, whose love is so 

tender ; 
My life and my all unto him I surrender : 
He is and remaineth my soul's meditation, 
My faith's only object, till my consummation. 

L. M. Oi \i. Tune 90. 

Thee will I love, my strength and tower, 
My soul with love to thee inspire : 

Thee will I love with all my power, 
Thou art alone my soul's desire : 

Thee will I love, my king and God, 

Shed in my heart thy love abroad. 

2 Ah, why did I so late thee know, 

Thou fairest of the sons of men ? 
Ah, wdiy did I no sooner go 

To thee who canst relieve my pain ? 
Ashamed I sigh and inly mourn, 
That I so late to thee did turn. 

3 In darkness willingly I strayed ; 

I sought thee, yet from thee I roved ; 
For wide my wandering thoughts were spread, 

Thy creatures more than thee I loved ; 
And now, if more, at length, I see, 
'T is through thy light, and comes from thee. 

4 Give to my eyes repenting tears, 

Give to my heart chaste, hallowed fires ; 
Give to my soul, with filial fears, 

The love that all heaven's host inspires ; 
That all my powers, with all their might, 
In thy sole glory may unite. 



256 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

lOs. olo. Tune 285, or 583. 

Abide with me ! fast falls the eventide ; 
The darkness deepens : Lord, with me abide ! 
When other helpers fail, and comforts flee, 
Help of the helpless, oh, abide with me ! 

2 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day ; 
Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away ; 
Change and decay in all around I see ; 

O thou who changest not, abide with me ! 

3 Not a brief glance I beg, a passing word, 
But as thou dwell'st with thy disciples, Lord, 
Familiar, condescending, patient, free, 
Come, not to sojourn, but abide with me. 

4 Come not in terrors as the king of kings, 
But kind and good, with healing on thy wings ; 
Tears for all woes, a heart for every plea ; 

friend of sinners, thus abide with me ! 

5 Thou on my head in early youth didst smile, 
And, though rebellious and perverse mean- 
while, 

Thou hast not left me, oft as I left thee : 
On to the close, O Lord, abide with me ! 

6 I need thy presence every passing hour : 
What but thy grace can foil the tempter's 

power ? 
Who like thyself my guide and stay can be ? 
Through cloud and sunshine, oh, abide with 

me! 

7 I fear no foe, with thee at hand to bless : 
Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness. 
Where is death's sting? where, grave, thy 

victory ? 

1 triumph still, if thou abide with me ! 



LOVE AND COMMUNION. 257 

8 Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes, 
Shine through the gloom, and point me to the 

skies : 
Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain 

shadows flee ; 
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me ! 



6s & 4s. 



374. 

Nearer, my God ! to thee, 

Nearer to thee ! 
E'en though it be a cross 

That raiseth me ! 
Still all my song shall be, 
Nearer, my God! to thee, 

Nearer to thee ! 

2 Though like the wanderer, 

The sun gone down, 
Darkness be over me, 

My rest a stone, 
Yet in my dreams I'd be 
Nearer, my God ! to thee, 

Nearer to thee ! 

3 There let the way appear, 

Steps unto heaven ! 
All that thou sendest me, 

In mercy given ; 
Angels to beckon me 
Nearer, my God ! to thee, 

Nearer to thee ! 

4 Then, with my waking thoughts 

Bright w r ith thy praise, 
Out of my stony griefs 

Bethel I'll raise ; 
So by my woes to be 
Nearer, my God ! to thee, 

Nearer to thee ! 
17 



258 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

5 Or if, on joyful wing 

Cleaving the sky, 
Sun, moon and stars forgot, 

Upward I fly, 
Still all my song shall be, 
Nearer, my God ! to thee, 

Nearer to thee ! 

C. M. <j75. Tune 14 

My God, I love thee, not because 

I hope for heaven thereby ; 
Nor yet because, if I love not 

I must forever die. 

2 But, O my Jesus, thou didst me 

Upon the cross embrace : 
For me didst bear the nails and spear, 
And manifold disgrace ; 

3 And griefs and torments numberless, 

And sweat of agony ; 
E'en death itself; and all for one 
Who was thine enemy. 

4 Then, why, O blessed Jesus Christ ! 

Should I not love thee well ; 
Not for the sake of winning heaven, 
Or of escaping hell. 

5 Not for the hope of gaining aught ; 

Not seeking a reward ; 
But, as thyself hast loved me, 
O ever-loving Lord ! 

6 E'en so I love thee, and will love, 

And in thy praise will sing ; 
Solely because thou art my God, 
And my eternal king. 



LOVE AND COMMUNION. 259 

7s & 6s. o76. Tune 181. 

O Lamb of God ! still keep me 

Near to thy wounded side ; 
'Tis only there in safety 

And peace I can abide ! 
What foes and snares surround me ! 

What doubts and fears within ! 
The grace that sought and found me, 

Alone can keep me clean. 

2 'T is only in thee hiding, 

I know my life secure ; 
Only in thee abiding, 

The conflict can endure : 
Thine arm the victory gaineth 

O'er every hateful foe ; 
Thy love my heart sustaineth, 

In all its care and woe. 

3 Soon shall my eyes behold thee, 

With rapture, face to face ; 
One half hath not been told me 

Of all thy power and grace ; 
Thy beauty, Lord ! and glory, 

The wonders of thy love, 
% Shall be the endless story 

Of all thy saints above. 

L. M. Oil. Tune 22. 

My Lord, how full of sweet content, 
I pass my years of banishment ! 
Where'er I dwell, I dwell with thee, 
In heaven, in earth, or on the sea. 

2 To me remains nor place, nor time ; 
My country is in every clime : 
I can be calm and free from care 
On any shore, since God is there. 



260 THE CHKISTIAN LIFE. 

3 While place we seek, or place we shun, 
The soul finds happiness in none ; 

But with a God to guide our way, 
'Tis equal joy, to go or stay. 

4 Could I be cast where thou art not, 
That were indeed a dreadful lot ; 
But regions none remote I call, 
Secure of finding God in all. 

7s. o/o. Tune 531 

Son of God ! to thee I cry : 
By thy holy mystery 
Of thy dwelling here on earth, 
By thy pure and holy birth, 
Lord ! thy presence let me see, 
Manifest thyself to me ! 

2 Lamb of God ! to thee I cry : 
By thy bitter agony, 

By thy pangs, to us unknown, 
By thy spirit's parting groan, 
Lord ! thy presence let me see, 
Manifest thyself to me ! 

3 Prince of life! to thee I cry: 
By thy glorious majesty, 

By thy triumph o'er the grave, 
Meek to suffer, strong to save, 
Lord ! thy presence let me see, 
Manifest thyself to me ! 

4 Lord of glory, God most high, 
Man exalted to the sky ! 
With thy love my bosom fill ; 
Prompt me to perform thy will ; 
Then thy glory I shall see, 
Thou wilt bring me home to thee. 






LOVE AND COMMUNION. 261 

S. M. 31 V. Tune 595. 

Our heavenly Father calls, 

And Christ invites us near ; 
With both, our friendship shall be sweet, 

And our communion dear. 

2 God pities all my griefs ; 

He pardons, every day ; 
Almighty to protect my soul, 
And wise to guide my way. 

3 How large his bounties are ! 

What various stores of good, 
Diffused from my Redeemer's hand, 
And purchased with his blood ! 

4 Jesus, my living head, 

I bless thy faithful care ; 
Mine advocate before the throne, 
And my forerunner there. 

5 Here fix, my roving heart ! 

Here wait, my warmest love ! 
Till the communion be complete, 
In nobler scenes above. 

C M. 380. Tune 14. 

As pants the hart for cooling streams, 

When heated in the chase ; 
So pants my soul, O Lord, for thee, 

And thy refreshing grace. 

2 For thee, my God, the living God, 

My thirsty soul doth pine ; 
Oh, when shall I behold thy face, 
Thou majesty divine ! 

3 I sigh to think of happier days, 

When thou, O Lord, wast nigh, 
When every heart was tuned to praise, 
And none more blessed than I. 



262 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

4 Why restless, why cast down, my soul ? 
Trust God, and thou shalt sing 
His praise again, and find him still 
Thy health's eternal spring. 

C. M. D. OOL. Tune 590. 

I heard the voice of Jesus say, 

" Come unto me and rest ! 
Lay down, thou weary one, lay down 

Thy head upon my breast." 
I came to Jesus as I was, 

Weary, and worn, and sad ; 
I found in him a resting-place, 

And he has made me glad. 

2 I heard the voice of Jesus say, 

" Behold, I freely give 
The living water : thirsty one, 

Stoop down and drink, and live." 
I came to Jesus, and I drank 

Of that life-giving stream ; 
My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, 

And now I live in him. 

3 I heard the voice of Jesus say, 

" I am this dark world's light ; 
Look unto me : thy morn shall rise 

And all thy days be bright." 
I looked to Jesus, and I found 

In him my star, my sun ; 
And in that light of life I'll walk, 

Till traveling days are done. 

S. M. Oo2l. Tune 595. 

Jesus ! I live to thee, 

The loveliest and best ; 
My life in thee, thy life in me, 

In thy blest love I rest. 



LOVE AND COMMUNION. 263 

2 Jesus ! I die to thee, 

Whenever death shall come • 
To die in thee is life to me, 
In my eternal home. 

3 Whether to live or die, 

I know not which is best ; 
To live in thee is bliss to me, 
To die is endless rest. 

4 Living or dying, Lord ! 

I ask but to be thine ; 
My life in thee, thy life in me, 
Makes heaven for ever mine. 

C. M. 383, Tune 14. 

Jesus, the very thought of thee 
With sweetness fills the breast ; 

But sweeter far thy face to see, 
And in thy presence rest. 

2 Nor voice can sing, nor heart can frame, 

Nor can the memory find 
A sweeter sound than thy blest name, 
O Saviour of mankind. 

3 O hope of every contrite heart, 

O joy of all the meek ! 
To those who fall, how kind thou art, 
How good to those who seek. 

4 But what to those who find ? ah, this 

Nor tongue nor pen can show ; 
The love of Jesus, what it is, 
None but his loved ones know. 

5 Jesus, our only joy be thou, 

As thou our prize wilt be ; 
Jesus, be thou our glory now, 
And through eternity. 



264 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

8s & 7s. Oo4. Tune 167. 

Loye divine, all loves excelling, 

Joy of heaven, to earth come down ! 
Fix in us thine humble dwelling ; 

All thy faithful mercies crown ; ] 
Jesus ! thou art all compassion, 

Pure unbounded love thou art ; 
Visit us with thy salvation ; 

Enter every trembling heart. 

2 Breathe, oh, breathe thy loving Spirit 

Into every troubled breast ; 
Let us all in thee inherit, 

Let us find the promised rest : 
Take away the love of sinning ; 

Alpha and Omega be ; 
End of faith, as its beginning I 

Set our hearts at liberty. 

3 Finish then thy new creation ; 

Pure and sinless let us be ; 
Let us see thy great salvation, 

Perfectly restored in thee ; 
Changed from glory into glory, 

Till in heaven we take our place, 
Till we cast our crowns before thee, 

Lost in wonder, love and praise. 

7s. 385. Tune 11. 

Blest are they, supremely blest, 
Who, of Jesus' grace possessed, 
Cleave to him by living faith, 
Till they shall resign their breath. 

2 One with Christ their head, they share 
Happiness beyond compare ; 
Since on him their hopes they build, 
He is their reward and shield. 



LOVE AND COMMUNION. 265 

3 Though all earthly joys be fled, 
If in him they trust indeed, 
He will be their constant friend, 
And protect them to the end. 

4 If to Jesus they appeal, 

When their faith and courage fail, 

He assures them of his love, 

Doth their strength in weakness prove. 

5 They who simply to him cleave, 
From his fulness grace receive ; 
And throughout their mortal days 
Their employment is his praise. 

6 Jesus wipes away their tears, 
And their drooping spirits cheers ; 
They in truth, with heart and voice, 
Evermore in him rejoice. 

7s. 386. Tune 205. 

Happiness, delightful name, 

Where may it be found, oh, where ? 

Learning, pleasure, wealth, and fame, 
All confess, it is not here : 

Jesus crucified to know, 

This is happiness below ; 

Him to see, adore, and love, 

This is happiness above. 

L. M. OoT. Tune 22. 

Jesus ! engrave it on my heart 
That thou the one thing needful art ; 
I could from all things parted be, 
But never, never, Lord, from thee. 

2 Needful is thy most precious blood, 
To reconcile my soul to God, 
Needful is thy indulgent care, 
Needful thy all-prevailing prayer. 



266 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

3 Needful thy presence, dearest Lord, 
True peace and comfort to afford ; 
Needful thy promise, to impart 
Fresh life and vigor to my heart. 

4 Needful art thou, my guide, my stay, 
Through all life's dark and weary way ; 
Nor less in death thou 'It needful be, 
To bring my spirit home to thee. 

5 Then needful still, my God, my king, 
Thy name eternally I '11 sing ! 
Glory and praise be ever his, 

The one thing needful Jesus is ! 

8s & 7s. OOO. Tune 167. 

" Always with us, always with us ;" 

Words of cheer and words of love, 
Thus the risen Saviour whispers, 

From his dwelling-place above : 
With us, when we tpil in sadness, 

Sowing much and reaping none ; 
Telling us that in the future 

Golden harvests shall be won : 

2 With us, when the storm is sweeping 

O'er our pathway dark and drear ; 
Waking hope within our bosoms, 

Stilling every anxious fear : 
With us, in the lonely valley, 

When we cross the chilling stream ; 
Lighting up the steps to glory, 

With salvation's radiant beam. 

8s, 7s & 7s. Oo9. Tune 89. 

One there is above all others, 

Who deserves the name of friend ; 

His is love beyond a brother's, 
Costly, free, and knows no end : 



LOVE AND COMMUNION. 267 

They who once his kindness prove, 
Find it everlasting love. 

2 Which of all our friends, to save us, 

Could or would have shed his blood ? 
But our Jesus died, to have us 

Reconciled in him to God : 
This was boundless love indeed ; 
Jesus is a friend in need. 

3 When he lived on earth abased, 

" Friend of sinners " was his name ; 
Now, to heavenly glory raised, 

He rejoices in the same ; 
Still he calls them brethren, friends, 
And to all their wants attends. 

4 Could we bear from one another, 

What he daily bears from us? 
Yet this glorious friend and brother 

Loves us, though we treat him thus : 
Though for good we render ill, 
He accounts us brethren still. 

5 Oh for grace our hearts to soften ; 

Teach us, Lord, at length to love ; 
We, alas, forget too often, 

What a friend we have above : 
But when home our souls are brought, 
We will love thee as we ought. 

L. M. o90. Tune 22. 

O God ! thou art my God alone ; 

Early to thee my soul shall cry, 
A pilgrim in a land unknown, 

A thirsty land whose springs are dry. 

2 Oh that it were as it hath been, 
When, praying in the holy place, 
Thy power and glory I have seen, 

And marked the footsteps of thy grace. 



268 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

3 Yet through this rough and thorny maze 

I follow hard on thee, my God ! 
Thy hand unseen upholds my ways, 
I safely tread where thou hast trod. 

4 Thee, in the watches of the night, 

When I remember on my bed, 
Thy presence makes the darkness light, 
Thy guardian wings are round my head. 

5 Better than life itself thy love ; 

Dearer than all beside to me ; 
For whom have I in heaven above 

Or what on earth compared with thee ? 

C. M. Ol/l. Tune 14. 

Amazing grace ! how sweet the sound 
That saved a wretch like me ! 

I once was lost, but now am found, 
Was blind, but now I see. 

2 'T was grace that taught my heart to fear, 

And grace .my fears relieved ; 
How precious did that grace appear 
The hour I first believed. 

3 Through many dangers, toils and snares 

I have already come ; 
'T is grace has brought me safe thus far, 
And grace will lead me home. 

4 The Lord has promised good to me, 

His word my hope secures ; 
He will my shield and portion be 
As long as life endures. 

5 And when this flesh and heart shall fail, 

And mortal life shall cease, 
I shall possess, within the veil, 
A life of joy and peace. 



LOVE AND COMMUNION. 269 

C. M. 392. Tune 14. 

Jesus, thy love exceeds by far 
The love of earthly friends ; 

Bestows whate'er the sinner needs, 
Is firm, and never ends. 

2 My blessed Saviour, is thy love 

So bounteous, great, and free ? 
Behold, I give rny sinful heart, 
My life, rny all to thee. 

3 No man of greater love can boast, 

Than for his friend to die ; 
Thou for thy enemies wast slain ; 
What love with thine can vie ? 

4 Though in the very form of God, 

With heavenly glory crowned, 
Thou wouldst partake of human flesh, 
Beset with troubles round. 

5 And now, upon thy throne above, 

Thy love is still as great : 
Well thou remember'st Calvary, 
Nor canst thy death forget. 

6 O Lord, I '11 treasure in my soul 

The memory of thy love ; 
And thy dear name shall still to me 
A grateful odor prove. 

7s & 6s. 393. Tune 151. 

Draw us to thee, Lord Jesus, 

And we will hasten on ; 
For strong desire doth seize us 

To go where thou art gone. 
Draw us to thee ; enlighten 

These hearts to find thy way, 
That else the tempests frighten, 

Or pleasures lure astray. 



270 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

2 Draw us to thee ; and teach us 

Even now that rest to find, 
Where turmoils cannot reach us, 

Nor cares weigh down the mind. 
Draw us to thee ; nor leave us 

Till all our path is trod, 
Then in thine arms receive us, 

And bear us home to God. 

L. M. o94. Tune 22. 

Jesus i thy boundless love to me 

No thought can reach, no tongue declare ; 

Unite my thankful heart to thee, 
And reign without a rival there. 

2 Thy love, how cheering is its ray ! 

All pain before its presence flies ; 
Care, anguish, sorrow, melt away 
Where'er its healing beams arise. 

3 Oh let thy love my soul inflame, 

And to thy service sweetly bind ; 
Transfuse it through my inmost frame, 
And mould me wholly to thy mind. 

4 Thy love, in sufferings, be my peace : 

Thy love, in weakness, make me strong : 
And when the storms of life shall cease, 
Thy love shall be in heaven my song. 

C. M. D. Ol/O. Tune 590. 

Jesus, thou art the sinner's friend, 

As such I look to thee ; 
Now, in the fulness of thy love, 

O Lord, remember me. 
Remember thy pure word of grace, 

Remember Calvary, 
Remember all thy dying groans, 

And then remember me. 



LOVE AND COMMUNION. 271 

2 Thou wondrous advocate with God, 

I yield myself to thee ; 
While thou art sitting on thy throne, 

Dear Lord, remember me. 
I own I 'ni guilty, own I 'm vile, 

Yet thy salvation ? s free ; 
Then, in thy all-abounding grace, 

Dear Lord, remember me. 

3 Howe'er forsaken or distressed, 

Howe'er oppressed I be, 
Howe'er afflicted here on earth, 

Do thou remember me. 
And when I close my eyes in death, 

And creature helps all flee, 
Then, O my great Redeemer-God, 

Jesus, remember me. 

L. M. o96. Tune 22. 

O thou, the contrite sinner's friend, 
Who, loving, lov'st them to the end ! 
On this alone my hopes depend, 

That thou wilt plead for me, for me. 

2 When, weary in the Christian race, 
Far off appears my resting-place, 
And fainting I mistrust thy grace, 

Then, Saviour ! plead for me, for me. 

3 When I have erred, and gone astray, 
Afar from thine and wisdom's way, 
And see no glimmering, guiding ray, 

Still, Saviour ! plead for me, for me. 

4 When Satan, by my sins made bold, 
Strives from thy cross to loose my hold, 
Then, with thy pitying arms, enfold, 

And plead, oh, plead for me, for me. 



272 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

5 And, when my dying hour draws near 
Darkened with anguish, guilt, and fear, 
Then to my fainting sight appear, 

Pleading in heaven for me, for me. 

6 When the full light of heavenly day 
Reveals my sins in dread array, 

Say thou hast washed them all away ; 
Oh say, thou plead'st for me, for me. 

C. M. o9T. Tune 14. 

Far from the world, O Lord, I flee, 

From strife and tumult far ; 
From scenes where Satan wages still 

His most successful war. 

2 The calm retreat, the silent shade, 

With prayer and praise agree ; 
And seem by thy sweet bounty made 
For those who follow thee. 

3 There, if thy Spirit touch the soul, 

And grace her mean abode ; 
Oh! with what peace, and joy, and love, 
She then communes with God. 

4 Author and guardian of my life ! 

Sweet source of light divine, 
And, all harmonious names in one, 
My Saviour ! thou art mine ! 

5 What thanks I owe thee, and what love, 

A boundless, endless store, 
Shall echo through the realms above, 
When time shall be no more. 

L. M. o\j<$. TumeGO. 

Thou hidden source of calm repose, 
Thou all-sufficient love divine ; 



LOVE AND COMMUNION. 273 

My help and refuge from my foes, 
Secure I am, for thou art mine : 

Thou art my fortress, strength and tower, 
My trust and portion evermore. 

2 Jesus, my all in all thou art, 

My rest in toil, my ease in pain, 
The balm to heal my broken heart, 

In storms my peace, in loss my gain; 
My joy beneath the tyrant's frown, 

In shame my glory and my crown ; 

3 In want my plentiful supply, 

In weakness my almighty power ; 
In bonds my perfect liberty, 

My refuge in temptation's hour ; 
My comfort 'midst all grief and thrall, 

My life in death, my all in all. 

"7s&6s. 399. Tune 151. 

A pilgrim and a stranger^ 

I journey here below ; 
Far distant is my country, 

The home to which I go : 
Here I must toil and travail, 

Oft weary and oppressed, 
But there my God shall lead me 

To everlasting rest. 

2 It is a well-worn patlrway ; 

Many have gone before, 
The holy saints and prophets, 

The patriarchs of yore; 
They trod the toilsome journey, 

In patience and in faith, 
And them I fain would follow, 

Like them in life and death. 

3 With them my thoughts are dwelling, 

'T is there I long to be ; 
18 



274 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

Come, Lord ! and call thy servant 
To blessedness with thee ! 

Come, bid my toils be ended, 
Let all my wanderings cease ; 

Call from the wayside lodging 
To the sweet* home of peace ! 

4 There I shall dwell for ever, 

No more a stranger guest, 
With all thy blood-bought children, 

In everlasting rest : 
The pilgrim toils forgotten, 

The pilgrim conflicts o'er, 
All earthly griefs behind us, 

Eternal joys before I 



6s & 4s. 



400. 

Fade, fade, each earthly joy ; 

Jesus is mine, 
Break, every tender tie ; 

Jesus is mine. 
Dark is the wilderness, 
Earth has no resting-place, 
Jesus alone can bless ; 

Jesus is mine. 

2 Tempt not my soul away ; 

Jesus is mine. 
Here would I ever stay ; 

Jesus is mine. 
Perishing things of clay, 
Born but for one brief day, 
Pass from my heart away ; 

Jesus is mine. 

3 Farewell, ye dreams of night ; 

Jesus is mine. 
Lost in this dawning bright, 
Jesus is mine. 



LOVE AND COMMUNION. 275 



All that my soul has tried, 
Left but a dismal void ; 
Jesus has satisfied ; 
Jesus is mine. 

4 Farewell, mortality ; 

Jesus is mine. 
Welcome, eternity ; 

Jesus is mine. 
Welcome, O loved and blest, 
Welcome, sweet scenes of rest, 
Welcome, my Saviour's breast : 

Jesus is mine. 

8s, 8s & lOs. 401. Tune 97. 

My all in all, my faithful friend, 

Upon whose mercy I depend ; 

Than aught in earth or heaven more dear ; 

My paschal Lamb from year to year ; 

My shield, my rock, my polar-star, my guide, 

Thou art my God, and ever shalt abide. 

2 When doubts and fears, a gloomy band, 
Beset my soul on every hand ; 

When fails my strength, and reason's light 
Appears immersed in darkest night, 
Thee, the great counsellor, I still can trace, 
Unsearchable in wisdom, power, and grace. 

3 Since thou to me didst being give, 
And bid me for thy service live, 
Mete thou my few remaining hours, 
Thy staff support my failing powers : 
Inspire each thought and word, and let my 

race 
Be run in righteousness before thy face. 

4 And should I longer journey here, 
Oh, grant me oft, the w T ay to cheer, 
To view from Calvary's sacred brow 






276 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

Fair Salem's towers, the builder thou ; 
That city, where thou dwell'st as Lamb and 

light : 
Thus shall no danger my weak soul affright. 

5 When, all my labors o'er, in faith 
Upon the merits of thy death, 
I numbly claim the free reward, 
Purchased by thee, my gracious Lord ; 
Even then thy gift, my glory and my crown, 
I at thy feet will thankfully lay down. 

P.M. 402. Tune 159. 

'T is the most blest and needful part 

To have in Christ a share, 
And to commit our way and heart 

Unto his faithful care : 
This done, our steps are safe and sure, 
Our hearts' desires are rendered pure, 
And nought can pluck us from his hand, 
"Which leads us to the end. 

2 Nought in this world affords true rest 
But Christ's atoning blood ; 
This purifies the guilty breast, 

And reconciles to God : 
Hence flows unfeigned love to him 
Who came lost sinners to redeem, 
And Christ our Saviour doth appear 
Daily to us more dear. 

P. M. 40o. Tune 230. 

Be our comfort which ne'er faileth, 
When any trial us assaileth, 

Or when we're needlessly distressed ; 
Jesus show, on each occasion, 
That thou our strength art and salvation, 

Our shield, our hiding-place, and rest : 



LOVE AND COMMUNION. 277 

Oh may we constantly 
Look up by faith to thee, 

Who redeeniedst us ; 
And daily prove 
That thou art love, 
Till we shall be with thee above. 

5s, 8s & 5s. 404. Tune B8. 

Bliss beyond compare, 

AVhich in Christ I share : 
He 's my only joy and treasure ; 
Tasteless is all worldly pleasure, 

When in Christ I share 

Bliss beyond compare. 

2 Jesus is my joy, 
Therefore blest am I : 

Oh, his mercy is unbounded, 
All my hope on him is grounded ; 

Jesus is my joy, 

Therefore blest am I. 

3 When the Lord appears, 
This my spirit cheers ; 

When, his love to me revealing, 
He, the sun of grace, with healing 

In his beams appears, 

This my spirit cheers. 

4 Then all grief is drowned : 
Pure delight is found, 

Joy and peace in his salvation, 
Heavenly bliss and consolation : ; 

Every grief is drowned 

Where such bliss is found. 

7s & 6s. 405. Tune 591 or 152. 

Vain, delusive world, adieu, 
With all of creature good ! 



278 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

Only Jesus I pursue, 

Who bought me with his blood : 
All thy pleasures I forego ; 

All thy pomps, thy wealth and pride ; 
Only Jesus will I know, 

And Jesus crucified. 

2 Other knowledge I disdain, 

'T is all but vanity ; 
Christ, the Lamb of God, was slain, 

He tasted death for me ; 
Me to save from endless woe, 

Christ, th' atoning victim died : 
Only Jesus will I know, 

And Jesus crucified. 

3 Him to know is life and peace, 

And pleasure without end ; 
This is all my happiness, 

On Jesus to depend ; 
Daily in his grace to grow, 

Ever in his faith abide : 
Only Jesus will I know, 

And Jesus crucified. 

4 Him in all my works I seek, 

Who hung upon the tree ; 
Only of his love I speak, 

Who freely died for me ; 
While I sojourn here below, 

Nothing will I seek beside ; 
Only Jesus will I know, 

And Jesus crucified. 

Ss, 7s & 6s. 406. Tune 164. 

O days of lasting happiness, 

O antepast of heaven, 
When, in the accepted time of grace, 

We know our sins forgiven : 



LOVE AND COMMUNION. 279 

Cleansed in the precious flood 
Of Christ's atoning blood, 
Enjoying in our hearts by faith 
The blessings purchased by his death. 

2 The peace of God then fills the soul, 
And heals the wounded spirit ; 

The broken heart is then made whole, 
By virtue of his merit : 

Yea, his sweet looks of grace 

Convey such happiness, 

That we in his redeeming love 

Anticipate the bliss above. 

S. M. 407. Tune 595. 

Grace ! 't is a charming sound, 

Harmonious to mine ear ; 
Heaven with the echo shall resound, 

And all the earth shall hear. 

2 Grace first contrived a way 

To save rebellious man ; 
And all the steps that grace display, 
Which drew the wondrous plan. 

3 Grace led my wandering feet 

To tread the heavenly road ; 
And new supplies each hour I meet, 
While pressing on to God. 

4 Grace all the work shall crown, 

Through everlasting days ; 
It lays in heaven the topmost stone, 
And well deserves the praise. 

7s. 408. Tmne 11. 

They who know our Lord indeed, 
Find in him a friend in need, 
And behold in Jesus' face 
Nought but mercy, truth, and grace. 



280 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE, 

2 They can cast by faith their care 
On that Lord who heareth prayer ; 
And when they to him draw nigh, 
He doth all their wants supply. 

3 They who him their Saviour know, 
Lowly at his footstool bow ; 

They to whom his name is dear, 
To offend him greatly fear. 

4 Oh, how wondrous is his love 
To all who his goodness prove ; 
Deep abasement, heavenly joy, 
Their alternate thoughts employ. 

5 Wonders without end we see, 
Countless mercies great and free : 
Lord, accept our thanks and praise 
For thy goodness, truth, and grace. 

lOs & 7s. 401/. Tune 1S5. 

The unbounded love of my Creator 
Heart-felt gratitude doth claim ; 

Why did Christ appear in human nature ? 
'T was for me he man became : 

While the whole world's Saviour I confess 
him, 

As my ow T n Redeemer I embrace him, 

And his merits I apply 

To myself especially. 

2 When with him, my Lord, in closest union, 

I can all things else forget ; 
In his fellowship and blest communion, 

I heaven's bliss anticipate ; 
By his presence he dispels all sadness, 
Filling my poor soul with joy and gladness : 
Though I often am to blame, 
Yet his love is still the same. 



LOVE AND COMMUNION. 281 

P. M. 410. Tune 228. 

How lovely shines the morning-star ! 
The nations see and hail afar 

The light in Judah shining ; 
Thou, David's Son of Jacob's race, 
My bridegroom and my king of grace, 

For thee my heart is pining ! 
Lowly, holy, 
Great and glorious, thou victorious 

Prince of graces, 

Filling all the heavenly places. 

2 O joy ! to know that thou, my friend, 
Art Lord, beginning without end, 

The First and Last, eternal ! 
And thou at length, O glorious grace ! 
Wilt take me to that holy place, 

The home of joys supernal. 
Amen ! Amen ! 
Come and meet me, quickly greet me ; 

Draw me ever 

Nearer to thyself forever ! 

C. M. 411. Tune 14. 

Teach me yet more of thy blest ways, 
Thou slaughtered Lamb of God ; 

And fix and root me in the grace, 
So dearly bought with blood. 

2 Oh, tell me often of each wound, 

Of every grief and pain ; 
And let my heart with joy confess, 
From hence comes all my gain. 

3 For thee, oh, may I freely count 

Whate'er I have but loss ; 
And every name, and every thing, 
Compared with thee, but dross. 



282 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

4 Engrave this deeply on my heart, 

That thou for me wast slain ; 
Then shall I, in my small degree, 
Return thy love again. 

5 But who can pay that mighty debt, 

Or equal love like thine ? 
My heart, by nature cold and dead, 
To thankfulness incline. 



HOLINESS. 



7s. 412. Tune 581. 

Jesus, Master, whose I am, 
Purchased thine alone to be, 

By thy blood, O spotless Lamb, 
Shed so willingly for me ; 

Let my heart be all thine own, 

Let me live to thee alone. 

2 Other lords have long held sway ; 

Now thy name alone to bear, 
Thy dear voice alone obey, 

Is my daily, hourly prayer. 
Whom have I in heaven but thee ? 
Nothing else my joy can be. 

3 Jesus, Master, I am thine ; 

Keep me faithful, keep me near ; 
Let thy presence in me shine 

All my homeward way to cheer. 
Jesus, at thy feet I fall, 
Oh, be thou my all in all ! 

6s & Ss. 4lO. 

More holiness give me, 
More strivings within ; 



HOLINESS. 283 

More patience in suffering, 

More sorrow for sin ; 
More faitli in my Saviour, 

More sense of his care ; 
More joy in his sendee, 

More purpose in prayer. 

2 More gratitude give me, 

More trust in the Lord ; 
More pride in his glory, 

More hope in his word ; 
More tears for his sorrows, 

More pain at his grief; 
More meekness in trial, 

More praise for relief. 

3 More purity give me, 

More strength to overcome ; 
More freedom from earth-stains, 

More longings for home ; 
More fit for the kingdom, 

More used would I be ; 
More blessed and holy, 

More, Saviour, like thee. 

7s. 414. Tune 11. 

Lord, if thou thy grace impart, 
Poor in spirit, meek in heart, 
I shall as my Master be, 
Clothed with humility ; 

2 Simple, teachable, and mild, 
Changed into a little child ; 
Pleased with all the Lord provides, 
Weaned from all the world besides. 

3 Father, fix my soul on thee, 
Every evil let me flee ; 
Nothing want beneath, above ; 
Happy in thy precious love. 



284 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

4 Oh, that all may seek and find 
Every good in Christ combined ! 
Him let Israel still adore ; 
Trust him, praise him evermore. 

C. M. 415. Tune 14. 

Almighty God, in humble prayer 

To thee our souls we lift ; 
Do thou our waiting minds prepare 

For thy most needful gift. 

2 We ask not golden streams of wealth 

Along our path to flow ; 
We ask not undecaying health, 
Nor length of years below ; 

3 We ask not honors, which an hour 

May bring and take away ; 
We ask not pleasure, pomp and power, 
Lest we should go astray. 

4 We ask for wisdom : Lord, impart 

The knowledge how to live ; 
A wise and understanding heart 
To all before thee give. 

, 5 The young remember thee in youth, 
Before the evil day ! 
The old be guided by thy truth 
In wisdom's pleasant way ! 

C. M. 416. Tune 14. 

Oh for a principle within 

Of jealous, godly fear ! 
Oh for a tender dread of sin 

A pain to feel it near ! 

2 . That I from thee no more may part, 
No more thy goodness grieve, 



HOLINESS. 285 

The filial awe, the loving heart, 
The tender conscience give. 

3 If to the right or left I stray, 

That moment, Lord, reprove ; 
Nor let me wander far away, 
Nor ever grieve thy love. 

4 Oh, may the least omission pain 

My well-instructed soul ; 
And drive me to the blood again, 
Which makes the wounded whole. 

6s & Ss. 417. Tune 141. 

Jesus' love unbounded 

None can e'er explain ; 
Yet; alas, how often 

Do we cause him pain : 
Even those still grieve him 

Who enjoy his grace, 
And, to him devoted, 

Should show forth his praise. 

2 Lord, thy body's Saviour, 

Comfort us anew ; 
Ah, regard our weeping ; 

Thy compassion show ; 
Pardon our transgressions, 

Hear our fervent cry, 
And our souls and bodies 

Heal and sanctify. 

3 All our days, O Jesus, 

Hallow unto thee ; 
May our conversation 

To thy honor be : 
Let us all experience, 

To the end of days, 
Thy reviving presence 

Mid thy chosen race. 



286 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

L. M. 418. Tune 22. 

Jesus, our best beloved Friend, 
Draw out our souls in pure desire ; 

Jesus, in love to us descend, 

Baptize us with thy Spirit's fire. 

2 On thy redeeming name we call, 

Poor and unworthy though we be ; 
Pardon and sanctify us all ; 
Let each thy full salvation see. 

3 Our souls and bodies we resign, 

To fear and follow thy commands ; 
Oh take our hearts, our hearts are thine, 
Accept the service of our hands. 

4 Firm, faithful, watching unto prayer, 

May we thy blessed will obey ; 
Toil in thy vineyard here, and bear 
The heat and burden of the day. 

5 Yet, Lord, for us a resting-place, 

In heaven, at thy right hand prepare ; 
And till we see thee face to face, 
Be all our conversation there. 

L. M. 419. Tune 22. 

Faith, hope, and charity, these three, 
Yet is the greatest charity : 
Father of lights, these gifts impart 
To mine and every human heart. 

2 Faith, that in prayer can never fail ; 
Hope, that o'er doubting must prevail ; 
And charity, whose name above 

Is God's own name, for " God is love." 

3 The morning-star is lost in light, 
Faith vanishes at perfect sight, 



HOLINESS. 287 

The rainbow passes with the storm, 
And hope with sorrow's fading form ; 

4 But charity, serene, sublime, 

Beyond the range of death and time, 
Like, the blue sky's all-bounding space, 
Holds heaven and earth in its embrace. 

7s. 420. Tune 11. 

Jesus, w T ho for me hast died, 
Grant I may in thee abide ; 
Set me, Lord, unto thy praise ; 
Water me with showers of grace. 

2 Make my heart a garden fair, 
Which such pleasant fruit may bear, 
As affords true joy to thee 

And thy Father constantly. 

3 In thy garden here below 
Water me that I may grow ; 
When all grace to me is given, 
Then transplant me into heaven. 

8s, 6s & 8s. 4:/wl. Tune 79. 

Dear Lord, my soul desireth, 
In all thy word requireth, 
By works to adorn thy grace : 
Oh, may my conversation 
Display, on each occasion, 
That holy mind which was in thee. 

P. M. ±£/l. Tune 119. 

At thy feet, 
At thy pierced feet I lie ; 

Saviour, mark my heart's contrition, 
Listen to each broken sigh ; 



288 THE CHEISTIAN LIFE. 

Ah, refuse not the petition 
Of a sinner, conscious he 's unclean, 
Full of sin. 

2 Make me clean, 
My whole nature purify ; 

Wash me in that precious fountain, 
Which by faith I opened see, 

Standing on the blissful mountain, 
Where thou bear'st my sin, my guilt, my 

shame, 

Slaughtered Lamb. 

3 Look on me, 

See each painful wound and sore, 
Thou compassionate physician, 

Speak the word, my sickness cure ; 
Wrest me from the sad condition, 

Into which transgression brought my soul ; 
Make me whole. 

4 Bid me live, 

Bid a dying sinner live ; 

Eaise, oh, raise my drooping spirit : 
Then to thee myself I '11 give, 

And, until I heaven inherit, 
Every moment in thy service spend, 
Faithful friend. 

8s & 7s. 423* Tune 16. 

Oh, what would be my condition, 
Did not Jesus stand my friend ! 

But his faithful love and mercy 
Keep me from all danger screened. 

2 Doth howe'er in my frail nature 
Something stir that is not good, 
And might to my soul prove hurtful, 
Straight I turn to Jesus' blood ; 



HOLINESS. 289 

3 Straight to Jesus' wounds and bruises, 

With believing confidence ; 
Thus I always can find shelter 
From sin's baneful influence. 

4 Lamb of God, display the virtue 

Of thy sanctifying blood ; 
Overstream with life and blessing 
Us poor sinners 'fore thee bowed ; 

5 Sinners, in ourselves unworthy 

Of the smallest crumb of grace, 

But who dare of boundless mercy 

Boast, to our Bedeemer's praise. 

7s <& 6s. 424. Tune 151. 

Come, faithful shepherd, bind me 

With cords of love to thee, 
And evermore remind me 

That thou hast died for me ; 
Oh may the Holy Spirit 

Set this before mine eyes, 
That I thy death and merit 

Above all else may prize. 

2 Am I of my salvation 

Assured through thy love ; 
May I on each occasion 

To thee more faithful prove ; 
Hast thou my sins forgiven, 

Then, leaving things behind, 
May I press on to heaven, 

And bear the prize in mind. 

3 Thou, Lord, wilt not forsake me, 

Though I am oft to blame ; 
As thy reward, oh, take me 

Anew, just as I am : 
19 



290 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

Grant me henceforth, dear Saviour, 
While in this vale of tears, 

To look to thee, and never 
Give way to anxious fears. 

CM. 425. Tune 14. 

None God the Father's favor share, 

Or heaven's kingdom win, 
But those who little children are, 

And as such enter in. 

2 The high and mighty ones the Lord 

Doth from their seats put down ; 
But to the poor doth grace afford, 
And them with blessings crown. 

3 Oh, may I with submissiveness, 

Dear Lord, be taught by thee ; 
To thee obedience show through grace, 
And learn humility. 

4 Jesus, I humbly thee implore, 

Grant me the Spirit's light, 

That he may teach me evermore, 

And guide my steps aright. 

5 A lowly mind impart to me, 

According to my prayer ; 
Since those who know their poverty, 
To the most High are near. 

6 Thou, who in heaven art adored, 

Dost with the contrite dwell, 
Revive the humble by thy word, 
The broken-hearted heal. 

7 Therefore, my soul, delight no more 

In this world's vanity : 
Look forward ; Jesus hath in store 
Unfading joys for thee. 



HOLINESS. 291 

8 Lord Jesus Christ, oh, may I grow 
In knowledge and in grace ; 
Grant that in me, while here below, 
Thy likeness all may trace. 

S. M. 426. Tune 595. 

Blest are the pure in heart, 
For they shall see their God ; 

The secret of the Lord is theirs ; 
Their soul is Christ's abode. 

2 He to the lowly soul 

Doth still himself impart, 
And for his dwelling and his throne 
Chooseth the poor in heart. 

3 Lord ! we thy presence seek ; 

May ours this blessing be ; 
Oh, give the pure and lowly heart, 
A temple meet for thee. 

L. M. 427. Tune 22. 

Chbist is the vine, we branches are ; 
Without him we no fruit can bear ; 
For of ourselves we cannot grow, 
He must both power and life bestow. 

2 Lord, thou hast chosen us, that we 
Should bear well-pleasing fruit to thee : 
Oh, make us fruitful to thy praise ; 
Preserve us from all barrenness. 

7s & 6s. 42b. Tune 151. 

O Jesus Christ, most holy, 

Head of the church, thy bride, 

Each day in us more fully 
Thy name be magnified : 



292 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

Oh may in each believer 
Thy love its power display, 

And none among us ever 
From thee, our shepherd, stray. 

7s. 429. Tune 20S. 

Lord, I feel a carnal mind, 

That doth hang about me still, 
Vainly though I strive to bind 

Mine own proud, rebellious will ; 
Does not haughtiness of heart 

Separate my God and me ? 
Meek Redeemer, now impart 

Thine own deep humility. 

2 Fain would I my Lord pursue, 

Would be all my Saviour taught, 
Do as Jesus bids me do, 

Fain would think as Jesus thought ; 
But 't is thou must change my heart, 

This good gift must come from thee ; 
Meek Redeemer, now impart 

Thine own deep humility. 

3 Lord, I cannot, must not rest, 

Till I all thy mind obtain, 
Chase presumption from my breast, 

And thy heavenly mildness gain : 
Give me, Lord, thy gentle heart ; 

Lowliness my portion be ; 
Meek Redeemer, now impart 

Thine own deep humility. 

4 Let thy cross my will control, 

And conform me to my guide ; 
In thy image mould my soul, 

Crucify my sinful pride ; 
Give me, Lord, a contrite heart, 

Ever looking up to thee ; 



HOLINESS. 293 

Meek Redeemer, now impart 
Thine own deep humility. 

7s & 6s. 4o0. Tune 151. 

I need thee, precious Jesus ! 

For I am full of sin ; 
My soul is dark and guilty, 

My heart is dead within ; 
I need the cleansing fountain, 

Where I can always flee, 
The blood of Christ most precious, 

The sinner's perfect plea. 

2 I need thee, precious Jesus, 

For I am very poor ; 
A stranger and a pilgrim, 

I have no earthly store ; 
I need the love of Jesus 

To cheer me on my way, 
To guide my doubting footsteps, 

To be my strength and stay. 

3 I need thee, precious Jesus, - 

I need a friend like thee, 
A friend to soothe and pity, 

A friend to care for me. 
I need the heart of Jesus 

To feel each anxious care, 
To tell my every trouble, 

And all my sorrows share. 

4 I need thee, precious Jesus, 

And hope to see thee soon, 
Encircled with the rainbow, 

And seated on thy throne : 
There, with thy blood-bought children, 

My joy shall ever be, 
To sing thy praises, Jesus, 

To gaze, my Lord, on thee. 



294 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

L. M. 4<jl. Tune 22. 

O thou, to whose all-searching sight 
The darkness shineth as the light ! 
Search, prove my heart ; it pants for thee ; 
Oh, burst these bonds, and set it free. 

2 Wash out its stains, refine its dross : 
Nail my affections to the cross ; 
Hallow each thought ; let all within 
Be clean, as thou, my Lord ! art <?lean. 

3 If in this darksome wild I stray, 
Be thou my light, be thou my way ; 
No foes, no violence I fear, 

No harm, while thou, my God, art near. 

4 When rising floods my soul o'.erflow, 
When sinks my heart in waves of woe, 
Jesus ! thy timely aid impart, 

And raise my head and cheer my heart. 

5 Saviour ! where'er thy steps I see, 
Dauntless, untired, I follow thee ; 
Oh, let thy hand support me still, 
And lead me to thy holy hill. 

6 If rough and thorny be the way, 
My strength proportion to my day ; 
Till toil and grief and pain shall cease, 
Where all is calm, and joy, and peace. 

8s & 7s. 4e)2. Tune 16. 

When simplicity we cherish, 
Then the soul is full of light: 

But that light will quickly vanish, 
When of Jesus we lose sight. 

( 2 He who nought but Christ desireth, 
He whom nothing else can cheer, 
But the joy which he inspireth, 
Lending to his voice an ear ; 



HOLINESS. 295 

3 Who sincerely loveth Jesus, 

And upon his grace depends ; 
Who but willeth what him pleases, 
Simply following his commands ; 

4 Who to Jesus humbly cleaveth, 

Pays obedience to his word, 
Yea, in closest union liveth 

With our Saviour, head, and Lord ; 

5 Who in Jesus Christ abideth, 

And from self-dependence free, 
In nought else but him confideth ; 
Walks in true simplicity. 

6 He who is by Christ directed, 

Trusting the good shepherd's care, 
From all harm will be protected, 
And no danger needs to fear. 

L. M. 400. Tixne 22. 

And dost thou say, "Ask what thou wilt?" 
Lord I would seize the golden hour ; 

I pray to be released from guilt, 

And freed from sin, and Satan's power. 

2 More of thy presence, Lord, impart, 

More of thine image let me bear ; 
Erect thy throne within my heart, 
And reign without a rival there. 

3 Give me to read my pardon sealed, 

And from thy joy to draw my strength ; 
To have thy boundless love revealed, 

In all its height, and breadth, and length. 

4 Grant these requests, I ask no more, 

But to thy care the rest resign, 
Living or dying, rich or poor, 

All shall be well, if thou art mine. 



296 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

lOs & 7s. 4o4:. Tune 183. 

Should our minds, to earthly objects cleaving, 

Of the mark forgetful prove? 
God forbid ! all worldly trifles leaving, 

Let us fix our thoughts above ; 
Have with Christ in heaven our conversation, 
Keep in view our blessed destination, 

As redeemed from this world's thrall, 

To pursue our heavenly call. 

2 Let us watch and pray, and never slumber, 

Lest the foe approach unseen ; 
Cast away whate'er would us encumber, 

Fear to touch the thing unclean : 
Lest, escaped from the world's pollution, 
We again give way to sin's delusion : 

Ah, *t would cause us pungent pain, 

Christ to crucify again. 

3 God be praised, though in ourselves defiled, 

Though sin cleaveth to us still, 
By the tempter we need not be foiled, 

If to Jesus we appeal ; 
Yet our Lord a faithful heart demandeth : 
Happy, who with listening ear attendeth 

To the Spirit's warning voice, 

Nor his chastening doth despise. 

C. M. 4:O0. Tune t^. 

Bespklntcle with thy blood my heart, 

O Jesus, Son of God ; 
And take away what'er thy grace 

Hath hitherto withstood. 

2 Earthly affections mortify, 
And carnal nature r s strife ; 
Oh, may I henceforth only thirst 
For thee, the well of life. 



HOLINESS. 297 

3 Waters of life hence may I draw, 

And never more depart : 
My ardent longing is, O Lord, 
Fix at this spring my heart. 

4 Alas, with shame I own that oft 

I Ve turned away from thee : 
Oh, let thy work, renewed to day, 
Remain eternally. 

5s, 8s & 5s 4:00. Tune 68. 

While we take our seat 

At the Master's feet, 
Urged by love, we in our measure 
His commandments keep with pleasure : 

Doth he strength bestow, 

We can all things do. 

IDs & 7s. 4oT. Tune 185. 

In thy love and knowledge, gracious Saviour, 

May we more and more abound ; 
Thy complete atonement shall for ever 

Of our doctrine be the ground ; 
Grant that all may, in thy word believing, 

And to thee, the vine, as branches cleaving, 
Through thy Father's nursing care 

Fruit unto thy honor bear. 

8s, 6s & 8s. 4oO. Tune 79. 

Jesus, thyself to us reveal, 
Grant that we may not only feel 

Some drawings of thy grace, 
But in communion with thee live, 
And daily from thy death derive 

The needful strength to run our race. 

2 Oh, let us think thee always near, 
As is the light that shines so clear, 



298 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

Or as the air we breathe ; 
In all our thoughts, our words and ways, 
Thus may our lives show forth thy praise, 

Our hearts be warned from things beneath. 

3 Jesus, thou fain wouldst have us be 
In all things more conformed to thee ; 

We 're filled with conscious shame, 
And thank thee for thy care and love ; 
Thy patience, which we richly prove, 

Our heart-felt gratitude doth claim. 

S. M. 439. Tune 595. 

Teach me, my God and king, 
In all things thee to view ; 

And what I do in anything, 
For thee alone to do. 

2 To scorn the senses' sway, 

While still to thee I tend ; 
In all I do be thou the way, 
In all be thou the end. 

3 All may of thee partake ; 

Nothing so small can be, 
But draws, when acted for thy sake, 
Greatness and worth from thee. 

4 If done to obey thy laws, 

Even servile labors shine ; 
Hallowed is toil ; if this the cause, 
The meanest work divine. 

C. M. 440. Tune 14. 

While through this changing world w T e roam, 

From infancy to age, 
Heaven is the christian pilgrim's home, 

His rest at every stage. 



HOLINESS. 299 

2 Thither his raptured thought ascends, 

Eternal joys to share ; 
There his adoring spirit bends, 
While here he kneels in prayer. 

3 From earth his freed affections rise 

To fix on things above, 
Where all his hope of glory lies, 
And love is perfect love. 

4 Oh ! there may we our treasure place, 

There let our hearts be found, 
That still, where sin abounded, grace 
May more and more abound. 

5 Henceforth our conversation be 

With Christ before the throne; 
Ere long we eye to eye shall see, 
And know as we are known. 

8s & 7s. 441. Tune 16. 

Jesus, by the Holy Spirit 
May we all instructed be ; 

Sanctify us by the merit 
Of thy blest humanity. 

2 Grant that we may love thee truly ; 

Lord, our thoughts and actions sway, 
And to every heart more fully 
Thy atoning power display. 

3 Lead us so that we may honor 

Thee, the Lord our righteousness, 
And bring fruit to thee, the donor 
Of all gospel-truth and grace. 

C. M. 442. Tune 14. 

Oh, that the Lord would guide my ways, 
To keep his statutes still! 



300 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

Oh, that my God would grant me grace 
To know and do his will ! 

2 Oh send thy Spirit down to write 

Thy law upon my heart ! 
Nor let my tongue indulge deceit, 
Nor act the liar's part. 

3 From vanity turn off my eyes ; 

Let no corrupt design, 
Nor covetous desires arise 
Within this soul of mine. 

4 Order my footsteps by thy word, 

And make my heart sincere; 
Let sin have no dominion, Lord, 
But keep my conscience clear. 

5 Assist my soul, too apt to stray, 

A stricter watch to keep ; 
And should I e'er forget thy way, 
Restore thy wandering sheep. 

6 Make me to walk in thy commands, 

'T is a delightful road ; 
Nor let my head, or heart, or hands 
Offend against my God. 

C. M. 44:0. Tune 14. 

I ask not honor, pomp or praise 

By worldly men esteemed ; 
I wish from sin's deceitful ways 

To feel my soul redeemed. 

2 I wish as faithful christians do, 

Dear Lord, to live to thee, 
And by my words and walk to show, 
That thou hast died for me. 

3 Oh, grant me, through thy precious blood, 

Thy gospel thus to grace : 



HOLINESS. 301 

Renew my heart, Lamb of God, 
Thus shall my works thee praise. 

4 Quick as the apple of the eye, 
O God, my conscience make ; 
Arouse my soul when sin is nigh, 
And keep me still awake. 

CM. 444. Tune 14. 

Oh ! for a closer walk with God, 
A calm and heavenly frame ; 

A light to shine upon the road 
That leads me to the Lamb. 

2 Where is the blessedness I knew, 

When first I saw the Lord ? 
Where is the soul-refreshing view 
Of Jesus and his word ? 

3 What peaceful hours I once enjoyed ! 

How sweet their memory still ! 
But they have left an aching void 
The world can never fill. 

4 Return, O holy dove, return, 

Sweet messenger of rest ; 
I hate the sins that made thee mourn, 
And drove thee from my breast. 

5 The dearest idol I have known, 

Whatever that idol be, 
Help me to tear it from thy throne, 
And worship only thee. 

6 So shall my walk be close with God, 

Calm and serene my frame ; 
So purer light shall mark the road 
That leads me to the Lamb. 



302 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

P. M. 445, Tu.ne 159. 

My case to thee is fully known, 

On thee I cast my care ; 
Dear Saviour, that thy will be done 

In me, is all my prayer ; 
Oh may I harbor in my breast 
No thought that cannot bear the test, 
When thou discover'st by thy light 
To me what is not right. 

2 Reality and solid ground, 

Firm root in thee to gain ; 
To feel thy precious blood hath drowned 

Whatever gives thee pain : 
'T is this I want, nor can I be 
Content, till I am one with thee, 
Until my life is hid in thine, 
Till thou art wholly mine. 

P. M. 446. Tune 159 

How needful, strictly to inquire, 
And ask our hearts each day, 

" Doth Jesus' love me still inspire, 
My thoughts and actions sway? 

Am I a branch in Christ the vine ? 

Am I his own, and is he mine ? 

Do I by faith unto him cleave, 

And to his honor live ?" 

2 The Spirit's witness, full and clear, 

Will state the real case, 
And either draw a contrite tear, 

Or thanks unfeigned raise ; 
Hence will the consequence ensue, 
That the full purpose we renew, 
To run in faith the appointed race, 
Supported by his grace. 



HOLINESS. - 303 

L. M. 44 1. Tune 22. 

O Lord, 'fore thee abased I fall, 
And on thy name for mercy call ; 
The faults indeed are numberless, 
Which humbly I to thee confess. 

2 I give myself to thee anew, 
My soul and body are thy due ; 
Form me into thy likeness here, 
By means, or gentle, or severe. 

3 Grant that I may henceforth to thee 
More faithful and obedient be : 

Oh may thy blood and righteousness 
My beauty be, my glorious dress. 

8s, 7s & 4s. 448. Tune 585. 

Blessed Jesus, we implore thee, 
Let us, cleansed and purified, 

Walk in grace and truth before thee, 
And in thee by faith abide ; 

Sanctified 
Both in body and in mind. 

2 Unto us thy name's sweet savor 

Be as ointment poured forth ; 
In thine eyes may we find favor, 

Though depraved and void of worth ; 

While thy banner 
Over us, is love divine. 

3 Now the conflict is decided, 

We count all things else but loss ; 
What with thee our hearts divided 
Now is nailed to thy cross : 

We will glory 
In the cross of Christ alone. 

4 We will dwell on Calvary's mountain, 

Where the flocks of Zion feed 



304 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

Oft resort unto the fountain, 

Opened when the Lord did bleed ; 

Thence deriving 
Grace, and life, and holiness. 

5 There, with trimmed lamps we '11 tarry, 

Till the Lord comes from on high, 
Watch in prayer and ne'er be weary, 
But await the midnight cry : 

Haste to meet him, 
Lo, the bridegroom draweth nigh. 

6 On that day of consummation 

May we sinners mercy find, 
Saved with complete salvation, 
May not one be left behind ; 

As wise virgins, 
May we then before thee stand. 

8s, 8s & lOs. 44*/. Tune 97. 

Whate'er I am, whate'er I do, 

'T is grace I must ascribe it to ; 

This can alone my heart preserve ; 

For I 'm so liable to swerve, 

That even the grace which thou to-day bestow'st, 

If not renewed, to-morrow might be lost. 

C. M. D. 450. Tune 590. 

The worst of evils we can name 

Is an unfaithful heart ; 
May none amongst us from our Lord 

Be tempted to depart. 
Our human frailty need not lead 

Our souls from him astray ; 
For he the needful strength imparts 

To walk the narrow way. 



HOLINESS. oOO 

Vs. 451. Tune 11. 

Mighty God, we humbly pray, 
I^et thy power so bear tlie sway, 
That in all things we may show 
Tliat we in thy likeness grow. 

2 Grant that all of us may prove 
By obedience, faith, and love, 
That our hearts to thee are given, 
That our treasure is in heaven, 

3 May it in our walk be seen, 
That we have with Jesus been, 
That as king o'er us he reigns, 
And unrivalled sway maintains. 

4 Then shall we in every state, 
Soul and body dedicate 
Unto him who for us died, 
Till with him we're glorified. 

IDs & 7s. 45/4. Tune 18S. 

With new life endowed by Christ our Saviour, 

May we to the world be dead ; 
That great prize to gain be our endeavor, 

Purchased when for us he bled ; 
T>y his love constrained may we adore him, 
Thinking, speaking, acting, as before him, 
Being to his gracious mind 
Ever willingly resigned. 

2 May we all be ever so disposed 
In our hearts by day and night, 
As when, this life's period being closed, 

We to him shall take our flight; 
Or as when, released from condemnation, 
We received the seal of our salvation, 
And obtained through his blood, 
Happiness and peace with GocL 
20 



306 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

C. M. 400. Tune 14,. 

Oh for a heart to praise my God, 

A heart from sin set free; 
A heart that always feels thy blood 

So freely shed for me 1 

2 A heart resigned, submissive, meek, 

My dear liedeemer's throne ; 
Where only Christ is heard to speak, 
Where Jesus reigns alone. 

3 An humble, lowly, contrite heart, 

Believing, true, and clean, 
Which neither death nor life can part 
From him that dwells within. 

4 A heart in every thought renewed, 

And filled with love divine ; 
Perfect, and right, and pure, and good, 
A copy, Lord, of thine. 

5 Thy nature, gracious Lord, impart ; 

Come quickly from above ; 
Write thy new name upon my heart, 
Thy new, best name of love. 

lOs & 7s. 454. Tune 185. 

To the soul that seeks him Christ is gracious ; 

They who w T ait, ne'er wait in vain, 
But experience him a God propitious ; 

He the feeble doth sustain ; 
Hungry souls he on rich pastures feedeth, 
Those who thirst, to living waters leadeth, 
Hears the needy sinner's cry, 
And to help and save is nigh. 

2 Hath he joined us with the church, sojourning 
Here on earth, may we abide 
With loins girt, feet shod, and lamps bright- 
burning, 



HOLINESS. 307 

As he comes to call his bride : 
Watching, praying, wrestling with temptation 
Waiting, hoping, looking for salvation, 
May w 7 e to the end endure, 
Making our election sure. 

L. M. 455. Tune 22. 

My Saviour, that I without thee 
Can nothing do, rejoices me : 
For all the grace thou dost bestow, 
I fain my gratitude would show. 

2 Though weak and poor, I am thine own ; 
All praise is due to thee alone, 

That thou, when humbly I appear 
'Fore thee, in mercy draw r est near. 

3 When pride w r ould stir w r ithin my breast, 
I find no happiness nor rest ; 

But, walking in humility, 

Have perfect peace and joy in thee. 

4 Oh keep me contrite, low, and poor ; 
Thus shall I praise thee evermore ; 
Myself thrice blessed I can call, 
When I am nought and thou my all. 

L. M. 456. Tune 22. 

My soul before thee prostrate lies, 
To thee, its source, my spirit flies ; 
Oh turn to me thy cheering face : 
I 'm poor, enrich me with thy grace. 

2 Deeply convinced of sin, I cry, 
In thy death, Saviour, let me die ; 
Oh may the w r orld, may self and pride 
In me henceforth be crucified. 

3 Take full possession of my heart, 
To me thy lowly mind impart ; 



308 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

Break nature's bonds, and let me see ; 
He whom thou free'st, indeed is free. 

4 My heart in thee and in thy ways 
Delights, yet from thy presence strays ; 
Oh, keep, I pray, my wavering mind 
Stayed upon thee, to thee resigned. 

5 I know that nought in me avails, 
Here all my strength and wisdom fails ; 
Who bids a sinful heart be clean ? 
Thou only, Saviour of lost men. 

6 Still will I wait, O Lord, on thee, 
Till in thy light the light I see ; 
Till thou in my behalf appear, 
To banish every doubt and fear. 

7 All my own schemes, each fond design, 

1 to thy better will resign ; 
Impress this deeply on my breast, 
That I in thee am truly blest. 

8 Then even in storms I thee shall know, 
My sure support and refuge too ; 

In every trial I shall prove, 
Assuredly, that God is love. 

7s. 457. Tune 11 

Children of the heavenly king ! 
As ye journey, sweetly sing ! 
Sing your Saviour's worthy praise, 
Glorious in his works and ways ! 

2 We are traveling home to God, 
In the way the fathers trod ; 
They are happy now, and we 
Soon their happiness shall see. 

3 Foes are round us, but we stand 
On the borders of our land : 



HOLINESS. 309 

Jesus, God's exalted Son, 
Bids us undismayed go on. 

4 Onward then we gladly press 
Through this earthly wilderness : 
Only, Lord, our leader be, 
And we still will follow thee. 

5 Seal our love, our labors end ; 
Let us to thy bliss ascend ; 
Let us to thy kingdom come ; 
Lord, we long to be at home. 

C. M. 458. Tune 14. 

Dear Lord! accept a sinful heart, 

Which of itself complains, 
And mourns, with much and frequent smart, 

The evil it contains. 

2 How eager are my thoughts to roam 

In quest of wdiat they love! 
But ah ! w T hen duty calls them home, 
How heavily they move ! 

3 Oh cleanse me in a Saviour's blood, 

Transform me by thy power ; 
Oh make me thy beloved abode, 
And let me rove no more. 

C. M. 459. Tune 14. 

Gracious Redeemer, Lamb of God, 

I thirst alone for thee ; 
I long to enjoy thy saving grace, 

And taste thy mercy free. 

2 For mercy, mercy, Lord, I ask ; 
This is the total sum ; 
Mercy, good Lord, is all my suit ; 
Oh let thy mercy come ! 



310 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

3 Search me, O God, and know my heart, 

Try me, and know each thought : 
On me look down in mercy, Lord, 
Whom thou with blood hast bought. 

4 My faithless heart, O gracious Lord, 

Correct with gentle hand ; 
In every danger help afford, 
Alone I cannot stand. 

5 Without thy favor while I live 

Life but a burden is ; 
Nought else can satisfaction give, 
Experience shows me this. 

6 Haste then, O Lord, to thee I pray ; 

Impart to me thy grace, 
That when this life is fled away, 
In heaven I may have place. 



BROTHERLY LOVE. 
S. M. 460. Tune 595. 

Blest be the tie that binds 
Our hearts in christian love ; 

The fellowship of kindred minds 
Is like to that above. 

2 Before our Father's throne 

We pour our ardent prayers ; 
Our fears, our hopes, our aims, are one, 
Our comforts and our cares. 

3 We share our mutual woes, 

Our mutual burdens bear, 
And often for each other flows 
The sympathizing tear. 



BROTHERLY LOVE. 311 

4 When we asunder part, 

It gives us inward pain ; 
But we shall still be joined in heart, 
And hope to meet again. 

5 This glorious hope revives 

Our courage by the way, 
While each in expectation lives, 
And longs to see the day. 

6 From sorrow, toil, and pain, 

And sin, we shall be free ; 
And perfect love and friendship reign 
Through all eternity. 

C. M. 461. Tune 14. 

Oh let thy love our hearts constrain, 

Jesus, thou God of love ; 
The bond of peace let us maintain; 

All discord far remove. 

2 Us into closest union draw, 

And in our inward parts 
Write thou indelibly thy law ; 
Let love pervade our hearts. 

3 Who would not now pursue the way, 

Where Jesus' footsteps shine ? 
Who would not own the pleasing sway 
Of charity divine? 

4 United firmly by thy grace, 

We shall thy followers prove ; 
The frowning world must then confess ; 
" See how these christians love." 

8s & 7s. 462. Tune 167. 

Grant, Lord, that with thy direction : 
" Love each other," we comply, 



312 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

Aiming with unfeigned affection 

Thy love to exemplify : 
Let our mutual love be glowing ; 

Thus will all men plainly see, 
That we 7 as on one stem growing, 

Living branches are in thee. 

2 Oh that such may be our union, 

As thine w 7 ith the Father is, 
And not one of our communion 

E'er forsake the path of bliss : 
May our light 'fore men with brightness, 

From thy light reflected, shine ; 
Thus the world will bear us witness, 

That we, Lord, are truly thine. 

CM. 46o, Tune 14. 

How sweet, how r heavenly is the sight, 
When those who love the Lord, 

In one another's peace delight, 
And so fulfill his word ! 

2 When each can feel his brother's sigh, 

And with him bear a part ; 
When sorrow flows from eye to eye, 
And joy from heart to heart ; 

3 When free from envy, scorn and pride, 

Our wishes all above, 
Each can a brother's failings hide, 
And show a brother's love ; 

4 When love, in one delightful stream, 

Through every bosom flow^s ; 
When union sweet, and fond esteem, 
In every action glows. 

5 Love is the golden chain, that binds 

The happy souls above ; 
And he 's an heir of heaven that finds 
His spirit filled with love. 



BROTHERLY LOVE. 313 

lis. 464. Tune 39. 

What brought us together, what joined our 
hearts ? 

The pardon which Jesus, our high-priest, im- 
parts : 

'Tis this which cements the disciples of 
Christ, 

Who are into one by the Spirit baptized. 

2 Is this our high calling, harmonious to dwell, 
And thus in sweet concert Christ's praises to 

tell, 
In peace and blest union our moments to 

spend, 
And live in 'communion with Christ as our 

friend ? 

3 Oh yes, having found in the Lord our delight, 
He is our chief object by day and by night ; 
This knits us together, no longer we roam, 
We all have one Father, and heaven is our 

home. 

8s & 7s. 465. Tune 167. 

Flock of Jesus, be united, 

Covenant with him anew ; 
By his love divine excited, 

Praise and serve him as ? t is due : 
Oh that nothing whatsoever 

May relax this blessed tie ; 
In thy love, most gracious Saviour, 

Grant us all stability. 

2 With love's ardor to be fired, 
Let us with each other vie ; 
So that, should it be required, 
For the brethren we could die : 



314 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

Oh, what boundless love did Jesus 

To his enemies display ! 
May his holy pattern teach us, 

How love ought to bear the sw T ay. 

3 Oh that we, his steps to follow, 

Mid affliction, scorn, and spite, 
And his sacred name to hallow, 

Did each other more excite : 
Every one stir up his brother 

To keep Jesus still in view, 
Thus encouraging each other 

His example to pursue. 

4 Then the souls he joined together 

Will, according to his prayer, 
Be accepted of his Father, 

And his kind protection share : 
As thou art with him united, 

Lord, may we be one in thee, 
And, by genuine love excited, 

Serve each other willingly. 

P. M. 466. Tune 159. 

We in one covenant are joined, 

And one in Jesus are ; 

With voices and with hearts combined 

His praise we will declare : 

In doctrine and in practice one, 

We ? 11 love and serve the Lord alone ; 

With one accord sound forth his praise, 

Till we shall see his face. 

7s. 467. Tune 11. 

Jesus, Lord, we look to thee, 
Let us in thy name agree ; 
Show thyself the Prince of peace, 
Bid all strife for ever cease. 



BROTHEBLY LOVE. 315 

2 By thy reconciling love, 
Every stumbling-block remove ; 
Each to each unite, endear ; 
Come, and spread thy banner here. 

3 Make us one in heart and mind, 
Courteous, pitiful, and kind, 
Lowly, meek, in thought and word, 
Wholly like our blessed Lord. 

4 Let us each for others care, 
Each his brother's burden bear, 
To thy church a pattern give, 
Showing how believers live. 

S. M. 468. Tune 595. 

Let party names no more 

The christian world o'erspread ; 

Gentile and Jew, and bond and free, 
Are one in Christ, their head. 

2 Among the saints on earth, 

Let mutual love be found ; 
Heirs of the same inheritance, 
With mutual blessings crowned. 

3 Let envy, child of hell ! 

Be banished far away ; 
Those should in strictest friendship dwell, 
Who the same Lord obey. 

4 Thus will the church below 

Resemble that above ; 
Where streams of endless pleasure flow, 
And every heart is love. 

7s. 469. Turne 581. 

'T is a pleasant thing to see 
Brethren in the Lord agree, 
Children of a God of love 
Live as they shall live above, 



316 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

Acting each a christian part, 
One in lip, and one in heart. 

2 Gently as the dews distill 
Down on Zion's holy hill, 
Dropping gladness where they fall, 
Brightening and refreshing all ; 
Such is christian union, shed 
Through the members from the head. 

3 Where divine affection lives, 
There the Lord his blessing gives, 
There his will on earth is done ; 
There his heaven is half begun. 
Lord, our great example prove, 
Teach us all like thee to love. 

7s. 470. Tune 11. 

They who Jesus' followers are, 
And enjoy his faithful care, 
By a mutual, hearty love, 
Their belief in Jesus prove. 

2 From their being joined in one, 
By the faith of God's dear Son, 
Boundless blessings they receive, 
And to Christ desire to live. 

3 None in his own wisdom trusts, 
None of his attainments boasts ; 
Each his brother doth esteem, 
And himself the meanest deem. 

4 They 're delighted, when they all, 
With one voice on Jesus call ; 
And when fitly, without strife, 
Each his duty doth in life. 

5 Meek they are to all mankind, 
To good offices inclined, 
Ready, when reviled, to bless, 
Studious of the public peace. 



BROTHERLY LOVE. 317 

6 Tender pity, love sincere 
To their enemies they bear ; 
And, as Christ affords them light, 
Order all their steps aright. 

7 Jesus, all our souls inspire, 
Fill us with love's sacred fire ; 
Thus will all in us perceive, 
That we in thy name believe. 

8 May it to the world appear, 
That we thy disciples are, 
By our loving mutually, 
By our being one in thee. 

7s. 471. Tune 11. 

Cherish us with kindest care, 
Jesus, we thy brethren are, 
Of thy flesh and of thy bone ; 
To the end, oh love thine own. 

2 As our head us move and guide, 
Divers gifts to each divide : 
Placed according to thy will, 
Let us all thy mind fulfill. 

3 Sweetly may we all agree, 
Useful to each other be ; 
Each the other's burden bear, 
In his weal and woe take share. 

4 If one member honored be, 
All rejoice most heartily ; 
If one suffer, all a part 
Bear with sympathizing heart. 

5 Closely joined to thee, our head, 
Nourished by thee and fed, 
Let us daily growth receive, 
And with thee in union live. 



318 THE CHKISTIAN LIFE. 

P. M. 47 Z. Tune 159. 

When brethren dwell in unity 

In Jesus' ransomed fold, 
Joined by love's ever sacred tie, 

? T is pleasant to behold : 
Like dew his grace on them descends, 
Yea, his rich blessing he commands 
Upon their going out to rest ; 
Their coming in is blest. 



PATIENCE AND TRUST. 
S. M. 473. Tune 582. 

O God, thy name is love ; 

A Father's hand is thine ; 
With tearful eyes I look above, 

And cry, Thy will be mine ! 

2 I know thy will is right, 

Though it may seem severe ; 

Thy path is still unsullied light, 

Though dark it may appear. 

3 Jesus for me hath died ; 

Thy Son thou didst not spare ; 
His pierced hands, his bleeding side, 
Thy love for me declare. 

4 Here my poor heart can rest ; 

My God, it cleaves to thee : 
Thy will is love, thine end is best ; 
All work for good to me. 

CM. 474. Tune 14. 

God moves in a mysterious way, 

His wonders to perform ; 
He plants his footsteps in the sea, 

And rides upon the storm. 



PATIENCE AND TRUST. 319 

2 Deep in unfathomable mines 

Of never-failing skill 
He treasures up his bright designs, 
And works his sovereign will. 

3 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take ; 

The clouds you so much dread 
Are big with mercy, and shall break 
In blessings on your head. 

4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, 

But trust him for his grace ; 
Behind a frowning providence j 
He hides a smiling face. 

5 His purposes will ripen fast, 

Unfolding every hour ; 
The bud may have a bitter taste, 
But sweet will be the flower. 

6 Blind unbelief is sure to err, 

And scan his work in vain ; 
God is his own interpreter, 
And he will make it plain. 

7s & 6s. 475. Tune 151. 

Is God my strong salvation, 

No enemy I fear ; 
He hears my supplication, 

Dispelling all my care : 
If he, my head and Master, 

Defend me from above, 
What pain or what disaster 

Can part me from his love ? 

2 Of this I am persuaded ; 
With joy I can declare, 
His love to me ne'er faded, 
He listens to my prayer ; 



820 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

He aid to me .dispenses, 

He stands at my right hand ; 

Yea, when a storm advances, 
? T is calm at his command. 

3 The ground of my profession 

Is Jesus and his blood ; 
He gives me the possession 

Of everlasting good ; 
Myself and whatsoever 

Is mine, I cannot trust ; 
The gifts of Christ my Saviour 

Remain my only boast. 

4 His Spirit is the sovereign 

Possessor of my heart ; 
There he alone shall govern, 

And slavish fear depart : 
He gives his benediction, 

Yea, helpeth me to cry 
Abba, when in affliction, 

With child-like fervency. 

5 His Spirit cheers my spirit 

With many a precious word, 
That I shall joy inherit, 

By trusting in the Lord : 
Since after tribulation, 

All those w 7 ho Jesus love, 
Have that blest expectation 

To live with him above. 

6 Should earth lose its foundation, 

He stands my lasting rock ; 
No temporal desolation 

Shall give my love a shock : 
I '11 cleave to Christ my Saviour, 

No object, small or great, 
Nor height, nor depth, shall ever 

Me from him separate. 



PATIENCE AND TRUST. 321 

P M. 476. Tune 159. 

Look up, my soul, to Christ thy joy, 

With a believing mind : 
With all the ills which thee annoy, 

The way to Jesus find : 
Here in this world thou hast no home, 
Nor lasting joy ; to Jesus come, 
He is the pearl of greatest price, 
Who all thy wants supplies. 

2 Steadfast in faith to Jesus cleave, 

His faithfulness review, 
And every burden with him leave, 

Whose love is daily new ; 
His ways with thee are just and right, 
He puts thy enemies to flight, 
However threatening they appear ; 
Take courage, he is near. 

3 Thy closet enter, pray, and sigh, 

To Jesus tell thy grief; 
His ear is open to thy cry, 

His hands to give relief; 
Though men forsake thee, hate and grieve, 
Thy Saviour thee will never leave, 
His word is passed, he '11 aid afford ; 
Rely upon the Lord. 

4 Lift up thy heart to him on high, 

And leave this sordid earth ; 
Behold with a believing eye 

God's excellence and worth ; 
Devote thy life, thy all to him, 
Who did thy soul from death redeem, 
In love to thee the cross endured, 
And life for thee procured. 

5 Arise and seek the things above ; 

Let heaven be all thy aim, 
21 



322 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

Where Jesus dwells in bliss and love, 

And earth and sin disclaim ; 
The world and all its empty joy 
His potent breath will once destroy ; 
Abiding rest and peace of mind 
In Christ alone we find. 



C. M. 4:11. Tune S93. 

Since we can 't doubt God's equal love, 

Immeasurably kind, 
To his unerring, gracious will 

Be every wish resigned. 

2 Good, when he gives, supremely good, 

Nor less when he denies ; 
E'en crosses from his sovereign hand 
Are blessings in disguise. 

3 Whatever I ask, I surely know 

And steadfastly believe, 
He will the thing desired bestow, 
Or else a better give. 

4 To thee I therefore, Lord, submit 

My every fond request, 
And own, adoring at thy feet, 
Thy will is always best. 

7s. 478. Tune 205. 

If to Jesus for relief 

My poor soul hath fled by prayer, 
Why should I give way to grief, 

Or to heart-consuming care ? 
Are not all things in his hand, 

Has he not the promise passed ? 
Will he then regardless stand, 

Will he let me sink at last ? 



PATIENCE AND TRUST. 323 

2 While I know, his providence 

Still disposeth each event ; 
Shall I judge by feeble sense, 

Shall I yield to discontent ? 
If he worms and sparrows feed, 

Clothe the grass in rich array ; 
Can he see a child in need, 

From me turn his eye away? 

3 When his name was quite unknown, 

And while sin my life employed ; 
Then he watched me as his own, 

Or I must have been destroyed : 
Now his mercy-seat I know, 

Now by grace I 'm reconciled ; 
Would he spare me while a foe, 

Noay to leave me when a child ? 

4 If he all my wants supplied, 

When I still disdained to pray ; 
Now his Spirit is my guide, 

How can Jesus answer nay ? 
If he would not give me up, 

When my soul against him fought ; 
Will he disappoint the hope, 

Which himself in me hath wrought ? 

5 If he shed his precious blood, 

Me to bring to his blest fold ; 
Can I think, that meaner good 

He will e'er from me withold ? 
Vain is Satan's each device, 

Here my hope rests well assured ; 
In that great redemption-price 

I now see the whole secured. 

7s & 6s. 479. Tune 151. 

Commit thou every grievance 
Into his faithful hands, 



324 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

To his sure care and guidance, 

Who heaven and earth commands ; 

For he, the clouds' director, 
Whom winds and seas obey, 

Will be thy kind protector, 
And will prepare thy way. 

2 Rely on God thy Saviour, 

So shalt thou safe go on ; 
Build on his grace and favor, 

So shall thy work be done : 
Thou canst make no advances 

By self-consuming care ; 
But he his help dispenses, 

When called upon by prayer. 

3 My soul, then, with assurance 

Hope still, be not dismayed ; 
He will from each encumbrance 

Again lift up thy head : 
Beyond thy wish extended 

His goodness will appear, 
When he hath fully ended 

What caused thy needless fear. 

L. M. D. 480. Tune 166. 

'Mid stormy days and nights of fear, 

My anxious soul on thee would rest ; 
My Jesus, when wilt thou draw near 

To heal the sorrows of my breast ? 
O Saviour, till my tearful eye 

Shall draw from thee the promised peace ; 
Until the waves of misery 

At thine almighty word shall cease : 

2 Till then, though clouds inclose me round, 
And darkness hide thee from my sight, 
Mine ear shall listen for the sound 
Of thy dear footsteps in the night ; 



PATIENCE AND TRUST. 325 

Thus waiting till 'the niorn appear 
When thou upon my soul shaft rise, 

And with sweet words of promise cheer, 
And heal my wounds, and dry my eyes. 

8s & 7s. 481. Tune 167. 

Call Jehovah thy salvation, 

Eest beneath the Almighty's shade ; 
In his secret habitation 

Dwell, nor ever be dismayed ; 
There no tumult can alarm thee, 

Thou shalt dread no hidden snare ; 
Guile nor violence can harm thee, 

In eternal safeguard there. 

2 From the sword at noon-day wasting, 

From the noisome pestilence 
In the depth of midnight blasting, 

God shall be thy sure defence ; 
Fear not thou the deadly quiver, 

When a thousand feel the blow ; 
Mercy shall thy soul deliver, 

Though ten thousand be laid low. 

3 Since, with pure and warm affection, 

Thou on God hast set thy love, 
With the wings of his protection 

He will shield thee from above ; 
Thou shalt call on him in trouble, 

He will hearken, he will save ; 
Here, for grief, reward thee double, 

Crown with life beyond the grave. 

7s. 482. Tune 20S. 

'T is my happiness below, 

Not to live without the cross ; 

But the Saviour's power to know, 
Sanctifying every loss. 



326 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

Trials must and will befall ; 

But, with humble faith to see 
Love inscribed upon them all, 

This is happiness to me. 

2 God in Israel sows the seeds 

Of affliction, pain, and toil ; 
These spring up, and choke the weeds 

Which would else o'erspread the soil. 
Trials make the promise sweet ; 

Trials give new life to prayer ; 
Trials bring me to his feet, 

Lay me low, and keep me there. 

3 Did I meet no trials here, 

No correction by the way, 
Might I not, with reason, fear 

I should prove a cast-away ? 
Worldlings may escape the rod, 

Sunk in earthly, vain delight ; 
But the true-born child of God 

Must not, would not, if he might. 

7s. 4oO. Tune 11. 

Heavenly Father, to whose eye 
Future things unfolded lie, 
Through the desert where I stray, 
Let thy counsel guide my way. 

2 Lead me not, for flesh is frail, 
Where fierce trials would assail ; 
Leave me not, in darkened hour, 
To withstand the tempter's power. 

3 Save me from his treacherous wiles, 
Arm me against pleasure's smiles, 
Give me, for my spirit's health, 
Neither poverty nor wealth. 

4 Help thy servant to maintain 
A profession free from stain, 



PATIENCE AND TRUST. 327 

That my sole reproach may be 
Following Christ and fearing thee, 

5 Lord, uphold me day by day, 
Shed a light upon my way, 

Guide me through perplexing snares, 
Care for me in all my cares. 

6 All I ask for is, enough ; 
Only, when the way is rough, 
Let thy rod and staff impart 
Strength and courage to my heart 

7 Should thy wisdom, Lord, decree 
Trials long and sharp for me, 
Pain or sorrow, care or shame, 
Father, glorify thy name ! 

8 Let me neither faint nor fear, 
Feeling still that thou art near, 
In the course my Saviour trod, 
Tending still to thee, my God. 

7s & 6s. 484. Tune 9, 

What, my soul, should bow thee down ? 

Perils or temptation ? 
Is not Christ upon the throne 

Still thy strong salvation ? 

2 Cast thy burden on the Lord, 

Thy almighty Saviour ; 
He who death for thee endured, 
Surely will deliver. 

3 Mention to him every want, 

Yea, whate'er may grieve thee ; 
If for comfort thou dost pant, 
Jesus will relieve thee. 

4 Turn, my soul, unto thy rest, 

Quickly turn to Jesus ; 



328 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

In his presence thou art blest, 
He to thee is gracious. 

5 Mourn whene'er thou hast forgot 
Him, whose great compassion 
Never fails, whose blood hath bought 
Thy complete salvation. 

8 Earthly things do not regard, 
Trust in Jesus' favor ; 
He will be thy great reward 
And thy shield for ever. 

8s & 7s. 485. Tune 167. 

Here, in constant, quick succession, 

Bright and gloomy days are seen ; 
Yonder, without variation, 

Skies unclouded and serene ; 
Sufferings here are transitory, 

Light are even the most severe, 
Set against the weight of glory, 

Which awaits the conqueror there. 

2 Though by threatening storms surrounded, 

Or oppressed by pain and grief, 
This poor heart is not confounded, 

For in God I find relief; 
On his powerful arm reclining, 

I affliction's load sustain, 
Bear the cross without repining, 

Till the glorious crown I gain. 

C. M. 4oO. Tune 14r. 

Father, whate'er of earthly bliss 

Thy sovereign will denies, 
Accepted at thy throne, let this 

Sincere petition rise: 



PATIENCE AND TRUST. 329 

2 " Give me a calm and thankful heart, 

From every murmur free ; 
The blessings of thy grace impart, 
And let me live to thee. 

3 Let the sweet hope that thou art mine, 

My life and death attend ; 
Thy presence through my journey shine, 
And crown my journey's end." 

C. M. 487. Tune 14. 

When I can read my title clear 

To mansions in the skies, 
I bid farewell to every fear, 

And wipe my weeping eyes. 

2 Should earth against my soul engage, 

And hellish darts be hurled, 

Then I can smile at Satan's rage, 

And face a frowning world. 

3 Let cares like a wild deluge come, 

And storms of sorrow fall, 
May I but safely reach my home, 
My God, my heaven, my all. 

4 There shall I bathe my weary soul 

In seas of heavenly rest, 
And not a w^ave of trouble roll 
Across my peaceful breast. 

L. M. 4oO. Tune 90. 

When gathering clouds around I view, 
And days are dark, and friends are few, 
On him I lean, who, not in vain, 
Experienced every human pain ; 
He sees my wants, allays my fears, 
And counts and treasures up my tears. 



330 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

2 If aught should tempt my soul to stray 
From heavenly wisdom's narrow way, 
To flee the good I would pursue, 

Or do the sin I would not do ; 

Still he, who felt temptation's power, 

Shall guard me in that dangerous hour. 

3 If wounded love my bosom swell, 
Deceived by those I prized too well, 
He shall his pitying aid bestow, 
Who felt on earth severer woe ; 

At once betrayed, denied, or fled 
By those that shared his daily bread. 

4 When vexing thoughts within me rise, 
And, sore dismayed, my spirit dies ; 
Yet he, who once vouchsafed to bear 
The sickening anguish of despair, 
Shall sweetly soothe, shall gently dry, 
The throbbing heart, the streaming eye. 

5 When sorrowing o'er some stone I bend, 
Which covers all that was a friend, 
And from his hand, his voice, his smile, 
Divides me for a little while, 

My Saviour marks the tears I shed, 
For Jesus wept o'er Lazarus dead. 

6 And oh, when I have safely passed 
Through every conflict but the last, 
Still, Lord, unchanging watch beside 
My dying bed, for thou hast died ; 
Then point to realms of cloudless day, 
And wipe the latest tear away. 

8s & 7s. 489. Tune 16. 

Storms of trouble may assail us, 
Yea, life's vessel overwhelm ; 

Yet no danger need appall us, 
If our Saviour guide the helm. 



PATIENCE AND TRUST. 331 

2 If with willing resignation, 

Free from care we acquiesce 
In his ways, his consolation 
"Will alleviate our distress. 

3 God is mighty to deliver, 

None his power can withstand ; 
In all trials whatsoever, 

He will be our gracious friend. 

4 When his hour strikes for relieving, 

Help breaks forth amazingly, 
And, to shame our anxious grieving, 
Often unexpectedly. 

8s, 7s & 4s. 490. Tu.ne 585. 

O my soul, what means this sadness, 
Wherefore art thou thus cast down ? 

Let thy griefs be turned to gladness, 
Bid thy restless fears begone ; 

Look to Jesus, 
And rejoice in his great name. 

2 Though ten thousand ills beset thee 

From without and from within, 
Jesus saith, he'll ne'er forget thee, 
But will save from hell and sin ; 

He is faithful 
To perform his gracious word. 

3 Though distresses now attend thee, 

And thou tread the thorny road, 
His right hand shall still defend thee, 
Soon he'll bring thee home to God ; 

Therefore praise him, 
Praise the dear Redeemer's name. 

lis. 491. Tune 39. 

Begone, unbelief! for my Saviour is near, 
And for my relief he will surely appear ; 



332 THE CHPvISTIAN LIFE. 

By prayer let me wrestle, and he will perform ; 
With Christ in the vessel, I smile at the storm. 

2 Though dark be my way, yet since he is my 

guide, 
'T is mine to obey, and 't is his to provide ; 
Though cisterns be broken, and creatures all 

fail, 
The word he hath spoken will surely prevail. 

3 His love in times past me forbiddeth to think, 
He '11 leave me at last unrelieved to sink ; 
Each sweet Ebenezer I have in review, 
Confirms his good pleasure to help me quite 

through. 

4 Why should I complain then of want or dis- 

tress, 
Temptation or pain ? for he told me no less ; 
The heirs of salvation, I know from his word, 
Through much tribulation must follow their 

Lord. 

5 How bitter the cup none can ever conceive, 
Which Jesus drank up that poor sinners 

might live ; 
His way was much rougher and darker than 

mine: 
Did Jesus thus suffer, and shall I repine ? 

6 Since all that I meet with shall work for my 

good, ^ 
The bitter is sweet and the medicine is food ; 
Though painful at present, 't will cease before 

long, 
And then oh how pleasant the conqueror's 

song. 

L. M. 4:\j/£. Tune 22. 

Be still, my heart, these anxious cares 
To thee are burdens, thorns, and snares ; 



PATIENCE AND TRUST. 333 

They cast dishonor on thy Lord, 
And contradict his gracious word. 

2 Brought safely by his hand thus far, 
Why wilt thou now give place to care ? 
How canst thou want, if he provide, 
Or lose thy way with such a guide? 

3 When first before his mercy-seat 
Thou didst thy all to him commit, 
He gave thee warrant from that hour, 
To trust his wisdom, love, and powder. 

4 Did ever trouble thee befall, 
And he refuse to hear thy call ? 
And has he not his promise passed, 
That thou shalt overcome at last ? 

5 He that hath helped me hitherto, 
Will help me all my journey through, 
And give me daily cause to raise 
New Ebenezers to his praise. 

6 Though rough and thorny be the road, 
It leads me home apace to God ; 

I count my present trials small, 

For heaven will make amends for all. 

L. M. 4tM. Tune 22. 

God of my life, on thee I call, 
Afflicted at thy feet I fall ; 
When the great water-floods prevail, 
Leave not my trembling heart to fail. 

2 Friend of the friendless and the faint, 
Where should I lodge my deep complaint ? 
Where but with thee, whose open door 
Invites the helpless and the poor ? 

3 Did ever mourner plead with thee, 
And thou refuse that mourner's plea ? 



334 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

Doth not the word still fixed remain, 
That none shall seek thy face in vain? 

4 That were a grief I could not bear, 
Didst thou not hear and answer prayer ; 
But a prayer-hearing, answering God, 
Supports me under every load. 

5 Poor though I am, despised, forgot, 
Yet God, my God, forgets me not ; 
And he is safe and must succeed, 

For whom the Lord vouchsafes to plead. 

8s, 7s & 7s. 494. Tune 89. 

Yes, since God himself hath said it, 

On his promise I rely ; 
His good word demands my credit, 

What can unbelief reply ? 
He is strong and can fulfill, 
He is truth and therefore will. 

2 In my Saviour's intercession 
Humbly still I will confide ; 

Lord, accept my free confession, 
I have sinned but thou hast died : 

This is all I have to plead, 

This is all the plea I need. 

7s 495. Tune 205. 

To the hills I lift mine eyes, 

To the everlasting hills ; 
Thence I draw divine supplies, 

Thus my soul new vigor fills : 
Faithful is his promised word ; 

Help, while yet I ask, is given ; 
Given by him, the sovereign Lord, 

Who hath made both earth and heaven. 



PATIENCE AND TRUST. 335 

2 Not the powers of earth or hell 

E'er thy guardian can surprise ; 
Careless slumber cannot steal 

Over his all-seeing eyes : 
He is Israel's sure defence ; 

Israel all his care shall prove ; 
Kept by watchful providence, 

Borne by ever-waking love. 

3 Thee, on evil's baleful day, 

Scorching sun shall never smite ; 
Nor the moon with chilling ray 

Ever blast thee through the night : 
Safe from known or secret foes, 

Free from sin and Satan's thrall, 
When the flesh, earth, hell oppose, 

God shall keep thee safe from all. 

7s & 6s. 490. Tune 591 or 1S2. 

To the hills I lift mine eyes, 

The everlasting hills : 
Streaming thence in fresh supplies, 

My soul the Spirit feels ; 
Will he not his help afford? 

Help, while yet I ask, is given ; 
God comes down, the God and Lord 

Who made both earth and heaven. 

2 Faithful soul, pray, always pray, 

And still in God confide ; 
He thy feeble steps shall stay, 

Nor suffer thee to slide : 
Lean on thy Redeemer's breast ; 

He thy quiet spirit keeps ; 
Rest in him, securely rest ; 

Thy watchman never sleeps. 

3 Neither sin, nor earth, nor hell, 

Thy keeper can surprise ; 



336 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

Careless slumbers cannot steal 

On his all-seeing eyes : 
He is Israel's sure defence ; 

Israel all his care shall prove ; 
Kept by watchful providence 

And ever-waking love. 

4 See the Lord, thy keeper, stand 

Omnipotently near: 
Lo ! he holds thee by the hand, 

And banishes thy fear ; 
Shadows with his wings thy head, 

Guards from all impending harms ; 
Round thee and beneath are spread 

The everlasting arms. 

5 Christ shall bless thy going out, 

Shall bless thy coming in ; 
Kindly compass thee about, 

Till thou art saved from sin : 
Like thy spotless Master, thou, 

Filled with wisdom, love, and power ; 
Holy, pure, and perfect now, 

Henceforth, and evermore. 

7s. 497. Tune 11. 

" As thy day, thy strength shall be I" 
This should be enough for thee ; 
He who knows thy frame will spare 
Burdens more than thou canst bear. 

2 When thy days are veiled in night, 
Christ shall give thee heavenly light ; 
Seem they wearisome and long, 

Yet in him thou shalt be strong. 

3 Cold and wintry though they prove, 
Thine the sunshine of his love ; 

Or with fervid heat opprest, 
In his shadow thou shalt rest. 



PATIENCE AND TRUST. 337 

4 When thy days on earth are past, 
Christ shall call thee home at last, 
His redeeming love to praise, 
Who hath strengthened all thy days. 

lis & ios. 498. 

Come, ye disconsolate ! where'er ye languish, 

Come to the mercy-seat, fervently kneel : 
Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell 
your anguish ; 
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot 
heal. 

2 Joy of the desolate, light of the straying, 

Hope of the penitent, fadeless and pure ! 
Here speaks the Comforter, in God's name, 

saying, 
Earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot 

cure. 

3 Here see the bread of life; see waters flowing 

Forth from the throne of God, boundless 
in love : 
Come to the feast prepared ; come, ever 
knowing, 

Earth has no sorrows, but heaven can re- 
move. 

5s, 8s & 5s. 499. Tune 68. 

Jesus ! still lead on, 

Till our rest be won ; 
And although the way be cheerless, 
We will follow, calm and fearless ; 

Guide us by thy hand 

To our fatherland. 

2 If the way be drear, 
If the foe be near, 

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338 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

Let not faithless fears o'er take us, 
Let not faith and hope forsake us ; 

For through many a foe 

To our home we go. 

3 When we seek relief 
From a long-felt grief, 

When temptations come alluring, 
Make us patient and enduring, 

Show us that bright shore 

Where we weep no more. 

4 Jesus ! still lead on 
Till our rest be won ; 

Heavenly leader, still direct us, 
Still support, console, protect us, 

Till we safely stand 

In our fatherland. 

8s, 7s & 4s. 500. Tune 585. 

Guide me, O thou great Jehovah ! 

Pilgrim through this barren land ; 
I am weak, but thou art mighty ; 

Hold me with thy powerful hand : 
Bread of heaven ! 

Feed me now and evermore. 

2 Open now the crystal fountain, 

Whence the healing streams do flow ; 
Let the fiery cloudy pillar 

Lead me all my journey through : 

Strong deliverer ! 
Be thou still my strength and shield. 

3 When I tread the verge of Jordan, 

Bid my anxious fears subside ; 
Death of deaths, and helPs destruction ! 
Land me safe on Canaan's side : 

Songs of praises, 
I will ever give to thee. 



PATIEXCE AND TRUST. 339 

lis. 501. Tune 39. 

How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, 
Is laid for your faith, in his excellent word ! 
What more can he say, than to you he hath 

said ; 
You, who unto Jesus for refuge have fled ? 

2 " Fear not, I am with thee, oh ! be not dis- 

mayed ; 
I, I am thy God, and will still give thee aid ; 
I '11 strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee 

to stand, 
Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand. 

3 When, through the deep waters, I call thee 

to go, 
The rivers of woe shall not thee overflow ; 
For I will be with thee, thy trouble to bless, 
And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress. 

4 When through fiery trials thy pathway shall 

lie, 
My grace, all-sufficient, shall be thy supply ; 
The flame shall not hurt thee ; I only design 
Thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine. 

5 E'en down to old age all my people shall 

prove 
My sovereign, eternal, unchangeable love ; 
And when hoary hairs shall their temples 

adorn, 
Like lambs they shall still in my bosom be 

borne. 

6 The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose 
I will not, I will not desert to his foes ; 
That soul, though all hell should endeavor 

to shake, 
I '11 never, no never, no never forsake." 



340 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

C. M. 502. Tune 14. 

Lord ! it belongs not to my care 

Whether I die or live ; 
To love and serve thee is my share, 

And this thy grace must give. 

2 If life be long, I will be glad 

That I may long obey ; 
If short, yet why should I be sad 
To soar to endless day ? 

3 Christ leads me through no darker rooms 

Than he went through before ; 
He that into God's kingdom comes 
Must enter by this door. 

4 Come, Lord, when grace hath made me meet 

Thy blessed face to see; 
For if thy work on earth be sweet, 
What will thy glory be ? 

5 Then shall I end my sad complaints, 

And weary, sinful days, 
And join with the triumphant saints 
To sing Jehovah's praise. 

6 My knowledge of that life is small ; 

The eye of faith is dim ; 
But 't is enough that Christ knows all, 
And I shall be with him. 

503. 

There is a blessed home 

Beyond this land of woe, 
Where trials never come, 

Nor tears of sorrow flow ; 
Where faith is lost in sight, 

And patient hope is crowned ; 
And everlasting light 

Its glory throws around. 



PATIENCE AND TRUST. 341 

2 There is a land of peace, 

Good angels know it well ; 
Glad songs that never cease 

Within its portals swell ; 
Aronnd its glorious throne 

Ten thousand saints adore 
Christ, with the Father one, 

And Spirit, evermore. 

3 Oh, joy all joys beyond, 

To see the Lamb who died, 
And count each sacred wound 

In hands and feet and side ; 
To give to him the praise 

Of every triumph won, 
And sing through endless days 

The great things he hath done. 

4 Look up, ye saints of God, 

Nor fear to tread below 
The path your Saviour trod 

Of daily toil and woe ; 
Wait but a little while 

In uncomplaining love, 
His own most gracious smile 

Shall welcome you above. 

S. M. 504. Tune 595. 

My spirit on thy care, 

Blest Saviour, I recline ; 
Thou wilt not leave me to despair, 

For thou art love divine. 

2 In thee I place my trust, 

On thee I calmly rest ; 
I know thee good, I know thee just, 
And count thy choice the best. 

3 Whate'er events betide, 

Thy will they all perform ; 



342 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

Safe in thy breast my head I hide, 
Nor fear the coming storm. 

4 Let good or ill befall, 

It must be good for me ; 
Secure of having thee in all, 
Of having all in thee. 

lis. 505. Tune 39. 

The Lord is my shepherd ; no want shall I 
know; 
I feed in green pastures ; safe folded I rest ; 
He leadeth my soul where the still waters 
flow, 
Restores me when wandering, redeems when 
opprest. 

2 Through the valley and shadow of death 

though I stray, 
Since thou art my guardian, no evil I fear ; 
Thy rod shall defend me, thy staff be my 

stay ; 
No harm shall befall with my comforter 

near. 

3 In the midst of affliction my table is spread ; 

With blessings unmeasured my cup run- 
neth o'er ; 
With perfume and oil thou anointest my 
head ; 
Oh, what shall I ask of thy providence 
more? 

4 Let goodness and mercy, my bountiful God ! 

Still follow my steps till I meet thee above ; 
I seek, by the path which my forefathers 

trod 
Through the land of their sojourn, thy 

kingdom of love. 



PATIENCE AND TRUST. 343 
8s, 6s & 8s. 506. Tune 79. 

" Father, thy will, not mine, be done !" 
So prayed on earth thy suffering Son, 

So in his name I pray : 
The spirit fails, the flesh is weak ; 
Thy help in agony I seek ; 

Oh, take the cup of woe away. 

2 If such be not thy sovereign will, 
Thy wiser purpose then fulfill ; 

My wishes I resign ; 
Into thy hands my soul commend, 
On thee for life or death depend ; 

Thy will be done, not mine, not mine. 

S. M. 507. Tune 595. 

When sorrow and remorse 

Prey at my heart, to thee 
1 look, who on the holy cross 

Wast slain for wretched me. 

2 Thy passion, Lord, inspires 

My spirit day by day, 
That I from all low, dark desires 
Have strength to flee away. 

3 Whate'er the burden be, 

The cross upon me laid, 
Or want or shame, I look to thee : 
Be thou, O Christ, my aid. 

4 And let thy sorrows cheer 

My soul when I depart ; 
Give strength to cast away all fear, 
Console, sustain my heart. 

5 Since thou hast died for me, 

Help me to trust thy grace, 
That thou wilt take me up to thee, 
Where I shall see thy face. 



344 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

8s, 7s & 4s. OUO. Tune 383, 

Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us 
O'er the world's tempestuous sea ; 

Guard us, guide us, keep us, feed us, 
For we have no help but thee ; 

Yet possessing every blessing, 
If our God our Father be. 

2 Saviour, breathe forgiveness o'er us, 

All our weakness thou dost know ; 
Thou didst tread this earth before us, 

Thou didst feel its keenest w r oe ; 
Lone and dreary, faint and weary, 

Through the desert thou didst go. 

3 Spirit of our God, descending, 

Fill our hearts with heavenly joy, 
Love with every passion blending, 

Pleasure that can never cloy ; 
Thus provided, pardoned, guided, 

Nothing can our peace destroy. 

C. M. 509. Tune 593. 

Oh help us, Lord ! each hour of need 

Thy heavenly succor give ; 
Help us in thought, and word, and deed, 

Each hour on earth we live. 

2 Oh help us, when our spirits bleed, 

With contrite anguish sore ; 
And when our hearts are cold and dead, 
Oh help us, Lord, the more ! 

3 Oh help us, through the prayer of faith, 

More firmly to . believe ! 
For still the more the servant hath, 
The more shall he receive. 

4 Oh help us, Jesus, from on high ! 

We know no help but thee : 



PATIENCE AND TRUST. 345 

Oh help us so to live and die, 
As thine in heaven to be. 

CM. 510. Tune 14. 

O thou, from whom all goodness flows, 

I lift my heart to thee ; 
In all my sorrows, conflicts, woes, 

Dear Lord, remember me ! 

2 When on my aching, burdened heart 

My sins lie heavily, 
My pardon speak, new peace impart ; 
In love, remember me ! 

3 Temptations sore obstruct my way, 

And ills I cannot flee ; 
Oh give me strength, Lord, as my day ; 
For good, remember me ! 

4 Distrest with pain, disease, and grief, 

This feeble body see ; 
Grant patience, rest, and kind relief; 
Hear, and remember me ! 

5 When in the solemn hour of death 

I wait thy just decree : 
Be this the prayer of my last breath, 
Good Lord, remember me ! 

6 And when before thy throne I stand 

And lift my soul to thee : 
Then, with the saints at thy right hand, 
Good Lord, remember me ! 

S. M. 511. Tune 595. 

In weariness and pain, 

By sins and fears opprest, 
I turn me to my rest again, 

My soul's eternal rest : 



346 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

2 The Lamb that died for me, 

And still my load doth bear ; 
To Jesus' streaming wounds I flee, 
And find my quiet there. 

3 Jesus, was ever grief, 

Was ever love like thine ? 
Thy sorrow, Lord, is my relief, 
Thy life hath ransomed mine. 

4 Oh may I rise with thee, 

And soar to things above, 
And spend a blest eternity 
In praise of dying love. 

512. 

I did thee wrong, my God ; 

I wronged thy truth and love ; 
I fretted at the rod, 

Against thy power I strove. 
Come nearer, nearer still ; 

Let not thy light depart ; 
Bend, break this stubborn will, 

Dissolve this iron heart. 

2 Less wayward let me be, 

More pliable and mild ; 
In glad simplicity 

More like a trustful child. 
Less, less of self each day, 

And more, my God, of thee ; 
Oh keep me in the way, 

However rough it be. 

3 Less of the flesh each day, 

Less of the world and sin ; 
More of thy Son, I pray, 

More of thyself within. 
More moulded to thy will, 

Lord, let thy servant be ; 



PATIENCE AND TRUST. 347 

Higher and higher still, 
Liker and liker thee. 

7s. Ol3. Tune 11. 

Cast thy burden on the Lord, 
Only lean upon his word ; 
Thou shalt soon have cause to bless 
His eternal faithfulness. 

2 Ever in the raging storm 

Thou shalt see his cheering form, 
Hear his pledge of coming aid : 
" It is I, be not afraid." 

3 Cast thy burden at his feet ; 
Linger at his mercy-seat : 

He will lead thee by the hand 
Gently to the better land. 

4 He will gird thee by his power, 
In thy weary, fainting hour ; 
Lean then, loving, on his word ; 
Cast thy burden on the Lord. 

P. M. 01 4. Tune 199. 

A safe stronghold our God is still, 

A trusty shield and weapon ; 
He '11 help us clear from all the ill 
That hath us now o'ertaken. 
The ancient prince of hell 
Hath risen with purpose fell ; 
Strong mail of craft and power 
He weareth in this hour, 
On earth is not his fellow. 

2 With force of arms we nothing can, 
Full soon were we down-ridden ; 
But for us fights the proper man, 
Whom God himself hath bidden. 



348 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

Ask ye, who is this same ? 
Christ Jesus is his name, 
The Lord Sabaoth's Son, 
He and no other one 
Shall conquer in the battle. 

3 And were this world all devils o'er, 

And watching to devour us, 
We lay it not to heart so sore, 
Not they can overpower us. 
And let the prince of ill 
Look grim as e'er he will, 
He harms us not a whit : 
For why ? his doom is writ, 
One little word shall slay him. 

4 That word, for all their craft and force, 

One moment will not linger, 
But, spite of hell, shall have its course, 
"T is written by his finger. 

And though they take our life, 
Goods, honor, children, wife, 
Yet is their profit small ; 
These things shall vanish all, 
The kingdom ours remaineth. 

C. M. 515. Tune 593 

One prayer I have — all prayers in one, 

When I am wholly thine ; 
Thy will, my God, thy will be done, 

And let that will be mine. 

2 All-wise, almighty, and all-good, 

In thee I firmly trust ; 
Thy ways, unknown or understood, 
Are merciful and just. 

3 May I remember that to thee 

Whate'er I have I owe ; 



PATIENCE AND TRUST. 349 

And back, in gratitude from me, 
May all thy bounties flow. 

4 And though thy wisdom takes away, 

Shall I arraign thy will ? 
No, let me bless thy name, and say, 
" The Lord is gracious still." 

5 A pilgrim through the earth I roam, 

Of nothing long possessed, 
And all must fail when I go home, 
For this is not my rest. 

C. M. OlO. Tune 14. 

How T condescending 't is, that he 

Who worlds to being spake, 
One promise unto worthless me 

Should ever deign to make. 

2 Yet countless are his promises, 

And who can doubt his truth ? 
He '11 lead me on throughout my race, 
To hoary hairs from youth. 

3 What is his covenant of love ? 

A covenant firm and sure ; 
Hills may depart, and mountains move, 
And yet it shall endure. 

4 ' T is, that the kindness of our God 

Shall ne'er from us depart, 
That equally his smile or rod 
Displays his loving heart; 

5 That he will guide us, whom no power 

Nor craft can e'er withstand, 
That not temptation's darkest hour 
Shall wrest us from his hand ; 

6 That truth and mercy, while we 've breath, 

Shall compass us around, 



350 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

And that with him shall after death 
Our glorious lot be found. 

7 In all distress to him I '11 cry, 

I '11 humbly trust his word ; 
Nothing I ask will he deny, 
For is he not my Lord? 

8 Oh the rich blessings which accrue 

To all who love his name ; 
His gifts are every morning new, 
His bounty still the same. 

6s, 7s <& 6s. 51 1 . Tune 146. 

Forsake me not, my God, 

Thou God of my salvation ! 
Give me thy light, to be 

My sure illumination. 
My soul to folly turns, 

Seeking she knows not w r hat ; 
Oh lead her to thyself; 

My God, forsake me not ! 

2 Forsake me not, my God ! 

Take not thy Spirit from me, 
And suffer not the might 

Of sin to overcome me. 
A father pitieth 

The children he begot ; 
My Father, pity me! 

My God, forsake me not ! 

3 Forsake me not, my God, 

Thou God of life and power ! 
Enliven, strengthen me, 

In every evil hour ; 
And when the sinful fire 

Within my heart is hot, 
Be not thou far from me : 

My God, forsake me not ! 



PATIENCE AND TRUST. 351 

4 Forsake me not, my God ! 

Uphold me in my going, 
That evermore I may 

Please thee in all well-doing ; 
And that thy will, O Lord, 

May never be forgot 
In all my works and ways : 

My God, forsake me not ! 

5 Forsake me not, my God ! 

I would be thine forever ; 
Confirm me mightily 

In every right endeavor ; 
And when my hour is come, 

Cleansed from all stain and spot 
Of sin, receive my soul : 

My God, forsake me not ! 

S. M. Olo. Tune 595. 

" My times are in thy hand !" 
My God, I wish them there ; 

My life, my friends, my soul, I leave 
Entirely to thy care. 

2 " My times are in thy hand !" 

Whatever they may be, 
Pleasing or painful, dark or bright, 
As best may seem to thee. 

3 " My times are in thy hand !" 

Why should I doubt or fear ? 
My Father's love will never cause 
His child a needless tear. 

4 " My times are in thy hand !" 

Jesus, the crucified ! 
The hand my many sins have pierced, 
Is now my guard and guide. 

5 " My times are in thy hand I" 

Jesus, my advocate ; 



352 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

Nor shall thine hand be raised in vain, 
For me to supplicate. 

6 " My times are in thy hand !" 
1 11 always trust in thee ; 
Till I have left this weary land, 
And all thy glory see. 



WATCHFULNESS AND FIDELITY. 
L. M. 519. Tune 22. 

Stand up, my soul, shake off thy fears, 
And gird the gospel-armor on ; 

March to the gates of endless joy, 

Where Jesus thy great captain 's gone. 

2 Hell and thy sins resist thy course , 

But hell and sin are vanquished foes ; 
Thy Saviour nailed them to the cross, 
And sung the triumph when he rose. 

3 Then let my soul march boldly on, 

Press forward to the heavenly gate ; 
There peace and joy eternal reign, 

And glittering robes for conquerors wait. 

4 There shall I wear a starry crown, 

And triumph in almighty grace, 
While all the armies of the skies 
Join in my glorious leader's praise. 

S. M. 520. Tune 595. 

My soul, be on thy guard, 

Ten thousand foes arise , 
The hosts of sin are pressing hard 

To draw thee from the skies. 

2 Oh watch, and fight, and pray ; 
The battle ne'er give o'er ; 



WATCHFULNESS AXD FIDELITY. 353 

Renew it boldly every day, 
And help divine implore. 

3 Ne'er think the victory won, 

Nor lay thine armor down ; 
The work of faith will not be done, 
Till thou obtain the crown. 

4 Fight on, my soul, till death 

Shall bring thee to thy God ; 
He '11 take thee, at thy parting breath, 
To his divine abode. 

7s & 6s. 521. Tune 151. 

Rejoice, rejoice, believers, 

And let your lights appear 
The evening is advancing, 

And darker night is near ; 
The bridegroom is arising, 

And soon he will draw nigh ; 
Up ! pray and watch and wrestle ; 

At midnight comes the cry. 

2 The watchers on the mountain 

Proclaim the bridegroom near , 
Go meet him as he cometh 

With hallelujahs clear ; 
The marriage feast is waiting, 

The gates wide open stand ; 
Up, up ! ye heirs of glory, 

The bridegroom is at hand. 

3 Ye saints, who here in patience 

Your cross and sufferings bore, 
Shall live and reign for ever, 

When sorrow is no more ; 
Around the throne of glory 

The Lamb ye shall behold, 
In triumph cast before him 

Your diadems of gold. 
23 



354 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

4 Our hope and expectation, 

O Jesus ! now appear ; 
Arise, thou sun so longed for ! 

O'er this benighted sphere ; 
With hearts and hands uplifted, 

We plead, O Lord ! to see 
The day of earth's redemption, 

That brings us unto thee. 

S. M. oZ/£. Tune 595. 

Ye servants of the Lord, 

Each in his office wait, 
Observant of his heavenly word, 

And watchful at his gate. 

2 Let all your lamps be bright, 

And trim the golden flame ; 
Gird up your loins, as in his sight, 
For awful is his name. 

3 Watch! 'tis your Lord's command; 

And while we speak, he 's near ; 
Mark the first signal of his hand, 
And ready all appear. 

4 Oh, happy servant he, 

In such a posture found ! 
He shall his Lord with rapture see, 
And be with honor crowned. 

5 Christ shall the banquet spread 

With his own royal hand, 
And raise that faithful servant's head 
Amid the angelic band. 

S. M. 520. Tune 595. 

Gracious Redeemer, shake 
This slumber from my soul ; 

Say to me now, Awake, awake ! 
And Christ shall make thee whole. 



WATCHFULNESS AND FIDELITY. 355 

2 Give me on thee to call, 

Always to watch and pray, 
Lest I into temptation fall, 
And cast my shield away. 

3 For each assault prepared, 

And ready may I be ; 
Forever standing on my guard, 
And looking up to thee. 

4 Thou seest my feebleness, 

Jesus, be thou my power, 

My help and refuge in distress, 

My fortress and my tower. 

5 Cause me to trust in thee, 

Be thou my sure abode ; 
My horn, and rock, and buckler be, 
My Saviour, and my God. 

6 Myself I cannot save, 

Myself I cannot keep ; 
But strength in thee I surely have, 
Whose eyelids never sleep. 

7 My soul to thee alone 

Now, therefore, I commend ; 
Thou Jesus, having loved thine own, 
Shalt love me to the end. 

8s & 7s. 0^4. Tune 16. 

Earthly joys no longer please us, 
Here would we renounce them all, 

Seek our only rest in Jesus, 

Him our Lord and Master call. 

2 Faith, our languid spirits cheering, 
Points to brighter worlds above, 
Bids us look for his appearing, 
Bids us triumph in his love. 



356 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

3 May our lights be always burning, 

And our loins be girded round, 

Waiting for our Lord's returning, 

Longing for the welcome sound. 

4 Thus the christian life adorning, 

Never will we be afraid, 
Should he come at night or morning, 
Early dawn or evening shade. 

L. M. 025. Tune 22. 

Uphold me, Lord, too prone to stray, 
Uphold me in thy narrow way ; 
From sin and folly bid me flee, 
And turn from all who turn from thee. 

2 The cloud and pillar of thy word, 
Be this my guide, my comfort, Lord, 
By day, by night, at hand to bless, 
And lead me through the wilderness. 

8s & 7s. 526. Tune 167. 

To belong to Christ our Saviour, 
Christian, what doth this imply ? 
Constantly to seek his favor, 
Ever watching faithfully ; 
To implore his kind direction 
Day by day in all we do ; 
To confide in his protection, 
Freed from every earthly view. 

8s <& 5s. 527. Tune 141. 

Since we, though unworthy, 
Through electing grace, 

'Mid thy ransomed people 
Have obtained a place ; 



CONFLICT. 357 

Lord, may we be faithful 

To our covenant found, 
To thee, as our shepherd, 

And thy flock fast bound. 

While we, deeply humbled, 

Own we 're oft to blame, 
This abides our comfort, 

Thou art still the same : 
In thee all the needy 

Have a friend most dear, 
Whose love and forbearance 

Unexampled are. 

Hear the joint petition 

We present to thee, 
Whose unbounded mercy 

Is our only plea : 
All that is displeasing 

Unto thee, forgive ; 
More to thy name's glory 

May we henceforth live. 



CONFLICT. 
C. M. 0/40. Tune 593. 

Oh for a faith that will not shrink, 
Though pressed by every foe ; 

That will not tremble on the brink 
Of any earthly woe ; 

2 That will not murmur nor complain 

Beneath the chastening rod, 
But in the hour of grief or pain 
Will lean upon its God ; 

3 A faith that shines more bright and clear 

When tempests rage without, 



358 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

That when in danger knows no fear, 
In darkness feels no donbt ; 

4 A faith that keeps the narrow way 

Till life's last hour is fled, 
And with a pure and heavenly ray 
• Lights up a dying bed. 

5 Lord ! give us such a faith as this, 

And then, whate'er may come, 
We '11 taste e'en here the hallowed bliss 
Of an eternal home. 

8s, 8s & 6s. 5/09. Tune 80. 

Oft when the waves of passion rise, 
And storms of life conceal the skies, 

And o'er the ocean sweep, 
Tossed in the long tempestuous night, 
We feel no ray of heavenly light 

To cheer the lonely deep. 

2 But lo, in our extremity, 

The Saviour walking on the sea ! 

E'en now he passes by ! 
He silences our clamorous fear, 
And mildly says, " Be of good cheer, 

Be not afraid, 't is I." 

3 Ah, Lord, if it be thou indeed, 
So near us in our time of need, 

So good, so strong to save ; 
Speak the kind word of power to me, 
Bid me believe, and come to thee, 

Swift walking on the wave. 

4 He bids me come ! his voice I know, 
And boldly on the waters go, 

And brave the tempest's shock : 
O'er rude temptations now I bound, 
The billows yield a solid ground, 

The wave is firm as rock. 



CONFLICT- 359 

5 Come in, come in, thou Prince of peace, 
And all the storms of sin shall cease, 

And fall, no more to rise ; 
Oh, if thy Spirit still remain, 
Our rest on distant shores we gain, 

Our haven in the skies. 

L. M. OOU. Tune 22. 

If father, mother, children, wife, 
Houses, or lands, or aught in life 
Delude thy heart, and thou no more 
Dost follow Jesus as before ; 

2 His words with due attention hear : 
" My cross whoever will not bear, 
And all forsake to follow me, 

He cannot my disciple be." 

3 First let us duly count the cost, 
And then in Jesus place our trust ; 
If we on him alone depend, 

He ? mid all trials proves our friend. 

4 If once the plough in hand we take, 
Preserve us, Lord, from looking back ; 
Oh let us, through thy aiding grace, 
Pursue our course with steadiness. 

5 On those who faithful prove to death, 
And show by works of love their faith, 
A crown of life thou once wilt place, 
Before thy Father them confess. 

8s & 7s. 001. Tune 16. 

Cross, reproach, and tribulation, 
Ye to me are welcome guests, 

When I have this consolation, 
That my soul in Jesus rests. 



360 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

2 The reproach of Christ is glorious ; 

Those who here his burden bear, 
In the end shall prove victorious, 
And eternal glory share. 

3 Christ, our ever-blessed Saviour, 

Bore for us reproach and shame, 
Conqueror now he lives for ever, 
And we conquer in his name. 

4 Bear then the reproach of Jesus, 

Ye who live a life of faith ; 
Sing ye joyful songs and praises, 
Even in martyrdom and death. 

5 Bonds, and stripes, and tribulation, 

Are our honorable crowns ; 
Shame is our glorification, 

Gloomy dungeons are our thrones. 



Is. OO/Cl* Tttrae 11. 

Hasten, Lord, to my release, 
Haste to help me, O my God ! 

Foes, like armed bands, increase ; 
Turn them back the way they trod. 

2 Dark temptations round me press, 

Evil thoughts my soul assail ; 

Doubts and fears, in my distress, 

Rise till flesh and spirit faiL 

3 Those that seek thee shall rejoice ; 

I am bowed with misery, 
Yet I make thy law my choice ; 
Turn, my God, and look on me. 

4 Thou mine only helper art, 

My redeemer from the grave ; 
Strength of my desiring heart, 
Do not tarry, haste to save. 



CONFLICT. 361 

7s. 533. Tune 205. 

Brethren, while we sojourn here, 
Fight we must, but should not fear ; 
Foes we have, but w T e 'ye a friend, 
One that loves us to the end . 
Forward, then, with courage go ; 
Long we shall not dwell below ; 
Soon the joyful news will come, 
" Child, your Father calls, come home !' 

2 In the way a thousand snares 
Lie, to take us unawares ; 

• Satan, w 7 ith malicious art, 

Watches each unguarded part : 

But, from Satan's malice free, 

Saints shall soon victorious be ; 

Soon the joyful news will come, 

" Child, your Father calls, come home !" 

3 But of all the foes we meet, 
None so oft mislead our feet, 
None betray us into sin 

Like the foes that dwell within ; 

Yet let nothing spoil our peace, 

Christ shall also conquer these ; 

Soon the joyful news will come, 

" Child, your Father calls, come home !" 

L. M. 034. Tune 22. 

Fight the good fight with all thy might, 
Christ is thy strength, and Christ thy right ; 
Lay hold on life, and it shall be 
Thy joy and crown eternally. 

2 Run the straight race through God's good 
grace, 
Lift up thine eyes, and seek his face ; 
Life with its way before us lies, 
Christ is the path, and Christ the prize. 



362 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

3 Cast care aside, upon thy guide 
Lean, and his mercy will provide ; 
Lean, and the trusting soul shall prove 
Christ is its life, and Christ its love. 

4 Faint not nor fear, his arms are near, 
He changeth not, and thou art dear : 
Only believe, and thou shalt see 
That Christ is all in all to thee. 



7s. 535. Tune 11. 

Faint not, christian ! though the road, 
Leading to thy blest abode, 
Darksome be, and dangerous too, 
Christ thy guide will bring thee through. 

2 Faint not, christian ! though in rage 
Satan would thy soul engage, 

Gird on faith's anointed shield, 
Bear it to the battle-field. 

3 Faint not, christian ! though the world 
Has its hostile flag unfurled 

Hold the cross of Jesus fast, 
Thou shalt overcome at last. 

4 Faint not, christian ! though within 
There's a heart so prone to sin ; 
Christ, the Lord, is over all ; 

He '11 not suffer thee to fall. 

5 Faint not, christian ! Jesus near 
Soon in glory will appear ; 
And his love will then bestow 
Power to conquer every foe. 

6 Faint not, christian ! look on high ; 
See the harpers in the sky : 
Patient wait, and thou wilt join — 
Chant with them of love divine. 



CONFLICT. 363 

S. M. OOO. Tune B82. 

Mourn for the thousands slain, 
The youthful and the strong ; 

Mourn for the wine-cup's fatal reign, 
And the deluded throng. 

2 Mourn for the tarnished gem ; 

For reason's light divine, 
Quenched from the soul's bright diadem, 
Where God hath bid it shine. 

3 Mourn for the ruined soul ; 

Eternal life and light 
Lost by the fiery, maddening bowl, 
And turned to hopeless night. 

4 Mourn for the lost : but call, 

Call to the strong, the free ; 
Rouse them to shun that dreadful fall, 
And to the refuge flee. 

5 Mourn for the lost : but pray, 

Pray to our God above, 
To break the fell destroyer's sway, 
And show his saving love. 

CM. 00 7. Tune 14. 

'T is thine alone, almighty name ! 

To raise the dead to life, 
The lost inebriate to reclaim 

From passion's fearful strife. 

2 What ruin hath intemperance wrought ! 

How widely roll its waves ! 
How many myriads hath it brought 
To fill dishonored graves ! 

3 And see, O Lord, what numbers still 

Are maddened by the bowl ; 

Led captive, at the tyrant's will, 

In bondage, heart and soul ! 



364 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

4 Stretch forth thy hand, God, our king ! 

And break the galling chain ; 

Deliverance to the captive bring, 

And end the usurper's reign. 

5 The cause of temperance is thine own ; 

Our plans and efforts bless ; 

We trust, O Lord, in thee alone, 

To crown them with success. 

7s, 8s & 7s. OOO. Tune 83. 

Jesus Christ, thou leading-star, 

Thy great name we praise and hallow ; 

From believers be it far 
Any other guide to follow ; 

Thou, Lord, if we walk in light, 

Wilt direct our steps aright. 

2 Christians are not here below 

To enjoy earth's transient treasure ; 
After Christ they're called to go, 

His reproach they count a pleasure ; 
Under manifold distress, 
Through the narrow gate they press. 

8s, 7s & 6s. 5o9. Tune 164 

How great at last my joy will be, 

If I have faithful proved 
To Christ, and 'mid adversity 
Till my last breath him loved ; 
They who reproach here bear, 
In heaven a crown shall wear ; 
Who follow Christ are truly blest, 
For they with him shall ever rest. 

P. M. 540. Tune 159. 

We covenant with hand and heart, 
To follow Christ, our Lord ; 



PRAYER. 365 

With world, and sin, and self to part, 

And to obey his word ; 
To love each other heartily, 

In truth and in sincerity, 
And under cross, reproach and shame, 

To glorify his name. 



PRAYER. 



S. M. 541. Tune 595. 

Behold the throne of grace, 
The promise calls me near, 

There Jesus shows a smiling face, 
And waits to answer prayer. 

2 That rich, atoning blood, 

Which sprinkled round I see, 
Provides for those who come to God 
An all-prevailing plea. 

3 My soul, ask what thou wilt, 

Thou canst not be too bold ; 
Since his own blood for thee he spilt, 
What else can he withhold ? 

4 Beyond thy utmost wants 

His love and power can bless ; 
To praying souls he always grants 
More than they can express. 

5 Since 't is the Lord's command, 

My mouth I open wide : 
Lord, open thou thy bounteous hand, 
That I may be supplied. 

• 6 My soul, believe and pray, 
Without a doubt believe : 
Whate'er we ask in God's own way, 
We surely shall receive. 



366 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

7 Here stands the promise fair, 
For God can not repent, 
To fervent, persevering prayer, 
He 11 every blessing grant. 

C. M. 54/4. Tune 14. 

Prayer is the soul's sincere desire, 

Uttered or unexpressed ; 
The motion of a hidden fire, 

That trembles in the breast. 

2 Prayer is the burden of a sigh, 

The falling of a tear, 
The upward glancing of an eye, 
When none but God is near. 

3 Prayer is the simplest form of speech, 

That infant lips can try ; 
Prayer, the sublimest strains that reach 
The majesty on high. 

4 Prayer is the christian's vital breath, 

The christian's native air ; 
His watchword at the gates of death ; 
He enters heaven with prayer. 

5 Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice, 

Returning from his ways ; 
While angels in their songs rejoice, 
And cry, " Behold he prays !" 

6 O thou, by whom we come to God, 

The life, the truth, the way ! 
The path of prayer thyself hast trod ; 
Lord ! teach us how to pray. 

L. M. 54o. Tune 22. 

What various hindrances we meet 
In coming to a mercy seat ; 



PKAYEE. 367 

Yet who that knows the worth of prayer, 
But wishes to be often there. 

2 Prayer makes the darkened cloud withdraw ; 
Prayer climbs the ladder Jacob saw ; 
Gives exercise to faith and love ; 

Brings every blessing from above. 

3 Restraining prayer, we cease to fight ; 
Prayer makes the Christian's armor bright ; 
And Satan trembles, when he sees 

The weakest saint upon his knees. 

4 While Moses stood with arms spread wide, 
Success was found on Israel's side ; 

But when through weariness they failed, 
That moment Amalek prevailed. 

5 Have you no words ? Ah, think again ; 
Words flow apace when you complain, 
And fill your fellow-creature's ear 
With the sad tale of all your care. 

6 Were half the breath, thus vainly spent, 
To heaven in supplication sent, 

Your cheerful song would oftener be, 
" Hear what the Lord has done for me." 

C. M. 544. Tune 14. 

Lord, teach us how to pray aright : 
With reverence and with fear : 

Though dust and ashes in thy sight, 
We may, we must draw near. 

2 We perish if we cease from prayer ; 

Oh grant us power to pray ! 
And when to meet thee we prepare, 
Lord, meet us by the way. 

3 Burdened with guilt, convinced of sin, 

In weakness, want, and woe, 



368 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

Fightings without, and fears within, 
Lord, whither shall we go ? 

4 God of all grace, we come to thee, 

With broken, contrite hearts ; 
Give what thine eye delights to see, 
Truth in the inward parts : 

5 Give deep humility ; the sense 

Of godly sorrow give ; 
A strong, desiring confidence, 
To hear thy voice and live : 

6 Faith in the only sacrifice 

That can for sin atone ; 
To cast our hopes, to fix our eyes, 
On Christ, on Christ alone : 

7 Patience, to watch, and wait, and weep, 

Though mercy long delay ; 
Courage, our fainting souls to keep, 
And trust thee though thou slay : 

8 Give these, and then thy will be done ; 

Thus strengthened with all might, 
We, by thy Spirit and thy Son, 
Shall pray, and pray aright. 

7s. 545. Tune 11. 

Come, my soul, thy suit prepare, 
Jesus loves to answer prayer ; 
He himself has bid thee pray, 
Therefore will not say thee nay. 

2 Thou art coming to a king, 
Large petitions with thee bring ; 
For his grace and power are such, 
None can ever ask too much. 

3 With my burden I begin, 
Lord, remove this load of sin ; 



PRAYER. 369 

[Let thy blood, for sinners spilt, 
Set my conscience free from guilt. 

4 Lord, I come to thee for rest, 
Take possession of my breast ; 

There thy blood-bought right maintain, 
And without a rival reign. 

5 While I am a pilgrim here, 
Let thy love my spirit cheer ; 

As mj guide, my guard, my friend, 
JLead me to my journey's end. 

6 Show me what I have to do, 
.Every hour my strength renew : 
Eet me live a life of faith, 

Eet me die thy people's death. 

L. M. D. 540« Tune 166. 

Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, 
That calls me from a world of care, 
And bids me at my Father's throne 
Make all my wants and wishes known ; 
In seasons of distress and grief 
My soul has often found relief, 
And oft escaped the tempter's snare, 
By thy return, sweet hour of prayer. 

2 Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, 
Thy wings shall rny petition bear, 

To him whose truth and faithfulness 
Engage the waiting soul to bless ; 
And since he bids me seek his face, 
Believe his word and trust his grace, 
I '11 cast on him my every care, 
And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer. 

3 Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, 
May I thy consolation share, 

Till from Mount Pisgah's lofty height 
I view my home and take my flight ; 
24 



370 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

This robe of flesh I '11 drop, and rise, 
To seize the everlasting prize ; 
And shout while passing through the air, 
Farewell, farewell, sweet hour of prayer. 

8s & 7s. 54 L Tune 16. 

All alone, and yet not lonely, 

I '11 converse with God my friend ; 

Now from worldly cares withdrawing 
I my time in prayer will spend. 

2 Oh how blessed are the moments, 

When the Lord himself draws near, 
When I feel his gracious presence, 
And he listens to my prayer. 

S. M. 548. Tune 595. 

O thou who nearest prayer, 
The God of power and might ; 

To seek thy face be all our care, 
And our supreme delight. 

2 O God of grace and love, 

Regard us from thy throne ; 
Send down to us the heavenly dove, 
And seal us as thine own. 

3 We have no other trust, 

But thy dear sacrifice ; 
Our hope, thou holy one and just, 
Thou never wilt despise. 

4 Sinful, we plead thy blood ; 

Weak, we implore thy power; 
Saviour remember us for good 
In danger's trying hour. 

5 Come with thy saving strength, 

With healing virtue come ; 



PRAYER. 371 

And let thy guiding hand at length 
Conduct us safely home. 

6 Till, saved from all annoy 
Of earthly fear and strife, 
We enter into endless joy, 
And everlasting life. 

L. M. 54:9. Tune 22. 

Prayer is appointed to convey 
The blessings God designs to give ; 

Long as they live should christians pray : 
They learn to pray when first they live. 

2 If pain afflict, or wrongs oppress ; 

If cares distract, or fears dismay ; 
If guilt deject ; if sin distress ; 

In every case, still watch and pray. 

3 'T is prayer supports the soul that's w r eak ; 

Though thought be broken, language lame, 
Pray, if thou canst or canst not speak ; 
But pray with faith in Jesus' name. 

4 Depend on him : thou canst not fail ; 

Make all thy wants and wishes known ; 
Fear not : his merits must prevail ; 
Ask but in faith, it shall be done. 

L. M. 550. Tune 22. 

My God ! is any hour so sweet, 

From blush of morn to evening star, 

As that which calls me to thy feet, 

The hour of prayer, the hour of prayer ? 

2 Blest is that tranquil hour of morn, 
And blest that solemn hour of eve, 
When, on the wings of prayer upborne, 
The world I leave, the world I leave. 



372 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

3 Then is my strength by thee renewed ; 

Then are my sins by thee forgiven ; 
Then dost thou cheer my solitude 

With hopes of heaven, with hopes of heaven. 

4 No words can tell what sweet relief, 

Here for my every want I find ; 
What strength for warfare, balm for grief, 
What peace of mind ! what peace of mind ! 

5 Hushed is each doubt ; gone, every fear ; 

My spirit seems in heaven to stay ; 
And even the penitential tear 
Is wiped away, is wiped away. 

6 Lord ! till I reach yon blissful shore, 

No privilege so dear shall be, 
As thus my inmost soul to pour 

In prayer to thee, in prayer to thee. 



8s & 7s. 551. Tune 167 

What a friend we have in Jesus, 

All our sins and griefs to bear ; 
What a privilege, to carry 

Everything to God in prayer. 
Oh, what peace we often forfeit ; 

Oh, what needless pain we bear ; 
All because we do not carry 

Everything to God in prayer. 

2 Have we trials and temptations ? 

Is there trouble anywhere ? 
We should never be discouraged : 

Take it to the Lord in prayer. 
Can we find a friend so faithful, 

Who will all our sorrows share ? 
Jesus knows our every weakness : 

Take it to the Lord in prayer. 



PRAYER. 373 

3 Are we weak and heavy laden, 

Cumbered with a load of care ? 
Precious Saviour, still our refuge : 

Take it to the Lord in prayer. 
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee ? 

Take it to the Lord in prayer ; 
In his arms he 11 take and shield thee, 

Thou wilt find a solace there. 

7s, 6s & 8s. QOZ. Tune 79. 

Lord, our high-priest and Saviour, 
Pour fire and spirit's fervor 

On all our priestly bands ; 
When we are interceding, 
And for thy people pleading, 
Give incense, and hold up our hands. 

7s, 8s & 7s. ODO. Tune 83. 

Flock of Christ, in fellowship 
Offer fervent supplication ; 
Whether to rejoice or weep 
We may now have most occasion : 
When the lips no more can pray, 
Sighs will find to him their way. 

2 O may he so sensibly 

Bless us with his grace and favor, 
That in deep humility 
We may joy in God our Saviour, 
Then will he, in mercy, grant 
All we weep for, all we want. 

3 May his presence constantly 
Yield us peace and consolation, 
In the certain hope that he 
Will regard our supplication, 

Grant our prayers, and much more give 
Than we 're able to conceive. 



374 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

4 This be our supreme delight, 
To remain in closest union 
With our Lord both day and night, 
And enjoy his sweet communion ; 
This our heaven while here we stay, 
Him to love, serve, and obey. 

CM. 554. Tune 14. 

There is an eye that never sleeps 

Beneath the wing of night ; 
There is an ear that never shuts, 

When sink the beams of light. 

2 There is an arm that never tires, 

When human strength gives way ; 
There is a love that never fails, 
When earthly loves decay. 

3 That eye is fixed on seraph throngs ; 

That arm upholds the sky ; 
That ear is filled with angel songs ; 
That love is throned on high. 

4 But there 's a power which man can wield, 

When mortal aid is vain, 
That eye, that arm, that love to reach, 
That listening ear to gain. 

5 That power is prayer, which soars on high, 

Through Jesus, to the throne, 
And moves the hand which moves the world, 
To bring salvation down. 

S. M. 555. Tune 595. 

Pray, without ceasing, pray ! 

Your captain gives the word : 
His summons cheerfully obey, 

And call upon the Lord. 






PRAYER. 375 

2 To God your every want 

In instant prayer display ; 
Pray always ; pray, and never faint : 
Pray, without ceasing, pray. 

3 His mercy now implore, 

And now show forth his praise ; 
In shouts, or silent awe, adore 
His miracles of grace. 

4 From strength to strength go on ; 

Wrestle, and fight, and pray ; 
Tread all the powers of darkness down, 
And win the well-fought day. 

5 Still let the Spirit cry, 

In all his soldiers — " Come," 
Till Christ the Lord descends from high, 
And takes the conquerors home. 

7s. 556. Tune 11. 

They who seek the throne of grace 
Find that throne in every place ; 
If we live a life of prayer, 
God is present everywhere. 

2 In our sickness and our health, 
In our want, or in our w T ealth, 
If we look to God in prayer, 
God is present everywhere. 

3 "When our earthly comforts fail, 
When the foes of life prevail, 

? T is the time for earnest prayer ; 
God is present everywhere. 

4 Then, my soul, in every strait, 
To thy Father come, and wait ; 
He will answer every prayer: 
God is present everywhere. 



376 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

S. M. OOT. Tune 595. 

Our Lord, who knows full well 

The heart of every saint, 
Invites us all our griefs to tell, 

To pray, and never faint. 

2 He bows his gracious ear, 

We never plead in vain ; 
Yet we must wait till he appear, 
And pray, and pray again. 

3 Jesus the Lord will hear 

His chosen when they cry ; 
Yes, though he may a while forbear, 
He '11 help them from on high. 

4 His nature, truth, and love 

Engage him on their side ; 
When they are grieved, his mercies move : 
And can they be denied ? 

5 Then let us earnest be, 

And never faint in prayer ; 
He loves our importunity, 

And makes our cause his care. 

L. M. 558. Tune 22. 

From every stormy wind that blows, 
From every swelling tide of woes, 
There is a calm, a sure retreat ; 
'Tis found beneath the mercy-seat. 

2 There is a place, where Jesus sheds 
The oil of gladness on our heads, 

A place, than all besides, more sweet ; 
It is the blood-bought mercy-seat. 

3 There is a spot where spirits blend, 
Where friend holds fellowship with friend ; 
Though sundered far, by faith they meet 
Around one common mercy-seat. 



PRAYER. 377 

There, there, on eagle wings we soar, 
And time, and sense seem all no more ; 
And heaven comes down our souls to greet, 
And glory crowns the mercy-seat ! 

Oh ! may my hand forget her skill, 
My tongue be silent, cold, and still, 
This bounding heart forget to beat, 
If I forget the mercy-seat. 

3, 7s & 4s. 559. Tune 585. 

Jesus, Lord of life and glory, 

Bend from heaven thy gracious ear, 
While our waiting souls adore thee, 
Friend of helpless sinners, hear ! 
By thy mercy, 
Oh deliver us, good Lord ! 

2 Taught by thine unerring Spirit, 

Boldly we draw nigh to God, 
Only in thy spotless merit, 

Only through thy precious blood : 
By thy mercy, 
Oh deliver us, good Lord ! 

3 From the depth of nature's blindness, 

From the hardening power of sin, 
From all malice and unkindness, 
From the pride that lurks within, 
By thy mercy, 
Oh deliver us, good Lord ! 

4 When temptation sorely presses, 

In the day of Satan's power, 
In our times of deep distresses, 
In each dark and trying hour, 
By thy mercy, 
Oh deliver us, good Lord ! 

5 In the weary hours of sickness, 

In the times of grief and pain, 



378 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

When we feel our mortal weakness, 
When the creature's help is vain, 
By thy mercy, 
Oh deliver us, good Lord ! 

6 In the solemn hour of dying, 
In the awful judgment day, 
May our souls, on thee relying, 
Find thee still our rock and stay, 
By thy mercy, 
Oh deliver us, good Lord. 

L. M. 560. Tune 22. 

Attend, O Saviour, to our prayer ; 
All things by thy appointment are ; 
We thee confess the sovereign Lord, 
Thy name be everywhere adored. 

2 Thou who on earth the sick didst heal, 
And to the poor thy love reveal, 

Oh comfort, by a look from thee, 
All who are now in misery. 

3 Nearer and nearer draw us still ; 
Might all but know thy holy will ; 
Subdue all pride and stubbornness, 
O Lord, by thy prevailing grace. 

4 Preserve by thy almighty aid 

Those who have thee their refuge made ; 
Grant that, in all things free from blame, 
In meekness they may praise thy name. 

L. M. 561. Tune 22. 

Where high the heavenly temple stands, 
The house of God not made with hands, 
A great high-priest our nature wears, 
The guardian of mankind appears. 






PRAYER. 379 

2 Though now ascended up on high, 
He bends to earth a brother's eye ; 
Partaker of the human name, 

He knows the frailty of our frame. 

3 Our fellow-sufferer yet retains 
A fellow-feeling of our pains ; 
And still remembers, in the skies, 
His tears, his agonies, and cries. 

4 In every pang that rends the heart, 
The man of sorrows bears a part ; 
He sympathizes with our grief, 
And to the sufferer sends relief. 

5 With boldness, therefore, at the throne 
Let us make all our sorrow known ; 
And ask the aid of heavenly power, 
To help us in the evil hour. 

lOs & 7s. 56/4. Tune 185. 

Bless, O Lord, we pray, thy congregation, 

Bless each class and family ; 
Bless the youth, the rising generation, 

Bless the children dear to thee : 
Bless thy servants, grant them grace and 

unction, 
That they may with care discharge their 

function ; 
Lord on thee we humbly call, 
Let thy blessing rest on all. 

7s. OOO. Tmne 205. 

Jesus, hear our fervent prayer, 
Own thy people, seal us thine ■ 

Thee to obey from day to day 
By thy Spirit us incline : 



380 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

Us forever bless and keep, 
Mark us as thy chosen sheep, 
From thy fullness to us grant 
Every grace and gift we want. 



PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING. 
M. 5b4. Tune 132. 

All glory to the sovereign good, 

And Father of compassion, 

To God, our help and sure abode, 

Whose gracious visitation 

Renews his blessings every day, 

And takes our griefs and fears away : 

Give to our God the glory. 

2 In my distress I raised with faith 
To God my supplication ; 

My Saviour rescued me from death, 
And gave me consolation ; 
This makes me with both heart and voice 
Before the God of grace rejoice : 
Give to our God the glory. 

3 Ye who profess his sacred name, 
Give to our God the glory ; 

Ye who his power know and proclaim, 
Give to our God the Glory ; 
Rejoice from all vain idols freed, 
The Lord is God, is God indeed : 
Give to our God the glory. 

4 Now then before his face appear, 
With praises and thanksgiving ; 
With awe his holy name revere, 
And join with all the living 

To extol the wonders he hath wrought, 
His mighty deeds, surpassing thought : 
Give to our God the glory. 



PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING. 381 

6s, 7s & 6s. 000. Tune 146. 

Now thank we all our God 

With heart and hands and voices, 
Who wondrous things hath done, 

In whom his world rejoices ; 
Who from our mother's arms 

Hath blest us on our way 
With countless gifts of love, 

And still is ours to-day. 

2 Oh may this bounteous God 

Through all our life be near us, 
With ever joyful hearts 

And blessed peace to cheer us ; 
And keep us in his grace, 

And guide us when perplexed, 
And free us from all ills 

In this world and the next. 

3 All praise and thanks to God 

The Father now be given ; 
The Son, and him who reigns 

With them in highest heaven ; 
The one eternal God, 

Whom heaven and earth adore : 
For thus it was, is now, 

And shall be evermore. 

8s & 7s. ODD. Tune 167. 

Worship, honor, power, and blessing, 

Christ is worthy to receive ; 
Loudest praises without ceasing 

Meet it is for us to give : 
Help, ye bright, angelic spirits, 

Bring your sweetest, noblest lays, 
Help to sing our Saviour's merits, 

Help to chant Immanuel's praise. 



382 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

6s, 7s & 7s. 00 /• Tune 341. 

Thou, Jesus, art our king ; 

Thy ceaseless praise we sing : 

Praise shall our glad tongues employ, 

Praise overflow the grateful soul, 
While we vital breath enjoy, 

While eternal ages roll. 

2 Thou art the eternal light, 
That shines in deepest night : 
Wondering gazed the angelic train, 

While thou bow'dst the heavens beneath, 
God with God wast man with man, 
Man to save from endless death. 

3 Thou for our griefs didst mourn, 
Thou hast our sickness borne : 
All our sins on thee were laid ; 

Thou, with unexampled grace, 
All the mighty debt hast paid, 
Due from Adam's helpless race. 

4 Thou hast o'erthrown the foe, 
God's kingdom fixed below : 
Conqueror of all adverse power, 

Thou heaven's gates hast opened wide ; 
Thou thine own dost lead secure, 
And to life eternal guide. 

5 Above the starry sky 

Thou reign'st, enthroned on high ; 
Prostrate at thy feet we fall : 

Power supreme to thee is given, 
As the righteous judge of all, 

Sons of earth and hosts of heaven. 

6 The seraphim in light 

To sound thy praise unite ; 
All their choirs thy glories sing : 
Who shall dare with thee to vie, 



PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING. 383 

Mighty Lord, eternal king, 

Sovereign both of earth and sky ? 

7 The venerable train, 
Patriarchs, first-born of men, 
And the apostles of the Lamb, 

By whose strength they faithful proved, 
Join to extol his sacred name 

Whom in life and death they loved. 

8 The church, through all her bounds, 
With thy high praise resounds ; 
The confessors fearless here 

Boldly praise their heavenly king ; 
Children's feebler voices there 
To thy name hosannas sing. 

9 'Mid danger's blackest frown 
Thee hosts of martyrs own ; 
Pain and shame alike they dare, 

Firmly trusting in their God ; 
Glorying thy cross to bear, 

Sealing thus their faith with blood. 

10 Arise, exert thy power, 
Thou glorious conqueror : 
Help us to obtain the prize, 

Help us well to close our race ; 
That with thee above the skies 

Endless joys we may possess. 

C. M. 568. Tune 14. 

I 'll praise thee with my heart and tongue, 

O Lord, my soul's delight, 
Declaring to the world in song 

Thy glory, praise, and might. 

2 Thou art the eternal source of grace, 
The source of lasting bliss ; 
From thee unto the human race 
Flows all true happiness. 



384 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

3 What are we ? what do we possess, 

While here on earth below, 
Which thy great love and tenderness 
Do not on us bestow ? 

4 On thee, almighty Lord of hosts, 

Depend our life and all ; 
Thou keepest watch around our coasts, 
Protecting great and small. 

5 Thy chastisements are nought but love : 

When we our sins confess, 
We thy forgiveness richly prove ; 
T is thy delight to bless. 

6 Why need we mourn, as in despair, 

And grieve both day and night ? 
On him we '11 cast our every care, 
Who gave us life and light. 

7 God never yet mistakes hath made 

In his vast government ; 
No, w T hat he doth permit or aid 
Is blest in the event. 

8 Then murmur not, but be resigned 

To his most holy will ; 
Peace, rest, and comfort thou wilt find, 
My soul, in being still. 

6s, 7s & 6s. 009. Tune 146. 

Now let us praise the Lord 

With body, soul aud spirit, 
Who doth such wondrous things 

Beyond our sense and merit ; 
Who from our mother's arms, 

And earliest infancy, 
Hath done great things for us ; 

Praise him eternally. 



PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING. 385 

2 O gracious God, bestow 

On us, while here remaining, 
An ever-cheerful mind ; 

Thy peace be ever reigning : 
Preserve us in true faith 

And christian holiness, 
That when we go from hence 

We may behold thy face. 

P M. 570. Tune 230. 

Praises, thanks, and adoration 
Be given to God without cessation, 

To Jesus Christ, our gracious Lord : 
For his mercy, love, and favor 
To us, his flock, endure for ever ; 

Bless, bless his name with one accord : 
To God, the Father, Son, 
And Spirit, three in one, 

Hallelujah; 
In highest strain, 
Praise the Lamb slain : 

Let heaven and earth reply, Amen. 

S. M. 571. Tune 595. 

Awake, and sing the song 

Of Moses and the Lamb ; 
Wake every heart and every tongue, 

To praise the Saviour's name. 

2 Sing of his dying love, 

Sing of his rising power ; 
Sing how he intercedes above 
For us whose sins he bore. 

3 Ye pilgrims on the road 

To Zion's city, sing ; 
Rejoice ye in the Lamb of God, 

In Christ, the eternal king. 
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386 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

4 Soon shall we hear him say, 

" Ye blessed children, come ;" 
Soon will he call us hence away 
To our eternal home. 

5 There shall each raptured tongue 

His endless praise proclaim, 
And sweeter voices tune the song 
Of Moses and the Lamb. 

S. M. 57 /W. Tune 595. 

To God the only wise, 

Our Saviour and our king, 

Let all the saints below the skies 
Their humble praises bring. 

2 'T is his almighty love, 

His counsel and his care, 
Preserve us safe from sin and death, 
And every hurtful snare. 

3 He will present our souls, 

Unblemished and complete, 
Before the glory of his face, 
With joys divinely great. 

4 The Saviour's ransomed race 

Shall meet around the throne, 
Extol him for his saving grace, 
And make his wonders known. 

5 To our Redeemer-God, 

Wisdom and power belong ; 
Immortal crowns of majesty, 
And heaven's eternal song. 

C. M. DID. Tune 14. 

For mercies, countless as the sands, 
Which daily I receive 



PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING. 387 

From Jesus my Redeemer's hands, 
My soul, what canst thou give ? 

2 Alas ! from such a heart as mine, 

What can I bring him forth ? 
My best is stained and dyed with sin, 
My all is nothing worth. 

3 Yet this acknowledgment I '11 make, 

For all he hath bestowed, 
Salvation's sacred cup I '11 take, 
And call upon my God. 

4 The best return for one like me, 

So wretched and so poor, 
Is from his gifts to draw a plea, 
And ask him still for more. 

5 I cannot serve him as I ought, 

No works have I to boast ; 
Yet would I glory in the thought, 
That I shall owe him most. 

S. M. 574. Tune 595. 

Come, we that love the Lord ! 

And let our joys be known ; 
Join in a song with sweet accord, 

And thus surround the throne. 

2 Let those refuse to sing, 

That never knew our God , 
But servants of the heavenly king 
May speak their joys abroad. 

3 The men of grace have found 

Glory begun below ; 
Celestial fruits on earthly ground 
From faith and hope may grow. 

4 The hill of Zion yields 

A thousand sacred sweets, 



388 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

Before we reach the heavenly fields, 
Or walk the golden streets. 

5 Then let our songs abound, 
And every tear be dry ; 
We're marching through Immanuers ground, 
To fairer worlds on high. 

JL. M. 5TO. Tune 22. 

Bless, O my soul, the living God, 
Call home thy thoughts that rove abroad ; 
Let all the powers within me join 
In work and worship so divine. 

2 Bless, O my soul, the God of grace ; 
His favors claim thy highest praise ; 
Why should the wonders he hath wrought 
Be lost in silence, and forgot ? 

3 'T is he, my soul, that sent his Son 

To die for crimes which thou hast done ; 
He owns the ransom, and forgives 
The hourly follies of our lives. 

4 Let the whole earth his power confess, 
Let the whole earth adore his grace ; 
The Gentile with the Jew shall join 
In work and worship so divine. 

7s. 570. Tune 11. 

Songs of praise the angels sang, 
Heaven with hallelujahs rang, 
When Jehovah's work begun, 
When he spake and it was done. 

2 Songs of praise awoke the morn, 
When the Prince of peace was born ; 
Songs of praise arose, when he 
Captive led captivity. 



PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING. 389 

3 Heaven and earth must pass away, 
Songs of praise shall crown that day ; 
God will make new heavens, new earth, 
Songs of praise shall hail their birth. 

4 And can man alone be dumb, 
Till that glorious kingdom come ? 
No ! the church delights to raise 
Psalms, and hymns, and songs of praise. 

5 Saints below, with heart and voice, 
Still in songs of praise rejoice, 
Learning here, by faith and love, 
Songs of praise to sing above. 

6 Borne upon their latest breath, 
Songs of praise shall conquer death ; 
Then, amid eternal joy, 

Songs of praise their powers employ. 

8s & 7s. 577. Tune 167. 

Come, thou fount of every blessing ! 

Tune my heart to sing thy grace ; 
Streams of mercy, never ceasing. 

Call for songs of loudest praise : 
Teach me some melodious sonnet, 

Sung by flaming tongues above ; 
Praise the mount, I'm fixed upon it, 

Mount of God's unchanging love. 

2 Here I raise my Ebenezer ; 

Hither by thy help I 've come ; 
And I hope, by thy good pleasure, 

Safely to arrive at home : 
Jesus sought me when a stranger, 

Wandering from the fold of God ; 
He, to rescue me from danger, 

Interposed his precious blood. 

3 Ob, to grace how great a debtor, 

Daily I 'm constrained to be ! 



390 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

Let that grace now, like a fetter, 
Bind my wandering heart to thee ; 

Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it ; 
Prone to leave the God I love : 

Here 's my heart ; oh, take and seal it ; 
Seal it from thy courts above. 

C. M. 57o. Tune 14. 

Come, let us join our cheerfiil songs, 
AVith angels round the throne; 

Ten thousand thousand are their tongues, 
But all their joys are one 

2 "Worthy the Lamb that died/' they cry, 

"To lie exalted thus!" 

"Worthy the Lamb," our lips reply, 
" For he was slain for us I" 

3 Jesus is worthy to receive 

Honor and power divine; 
And blessings, more than we can give, 
Be, Lord ! for over thine. 

4 Let all who dwell above the sky, 

And air, and earth, and seas, 
Conspire to lift thy glories high, 
And speak thine endless praise. 

5 The wdiole creation join in one, 

To bless the sacred name 
Of him who sits upon the throne, 
And to adore the Lamb. 

P. M. 579. Tune 249. 

In humble, grateful lays, 
The Lord of hosts we praise, 
His saving name confess ; 
Yea, filled with holy awe, revere. 



PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING. 391 

The Father, Son, and Comforter : 
Amen, hallelujah. 
Hallelujah, 
Amen, hallelujah. 

2 Praise to the slaughtered Lamb : 
His love we will proclaim, 
Who died us to redeem ; 
Oh might each pulse thanksgiving beat, 
And every breath his praise repeat : 
From angels and from men, 
To the Lamb slain 
All honor doth pertain. 

S. M. 580. Tune 595. 

Stand up, and bless the Lord, 

Ye people of his choice ! 
Stand up, and bless the Lord, your God, 

With heart, and soul, and voice. 

2 Though high above all praise, 

Above all blessing high, 
Who would not fear his holy name, 
And laud, and magnify ? 

3 Oh for the living flame 

From his own altar brought, 
To touch our lips, our minds inspire, 
And wing to heaven our thought ! 

4 God is our strength and song, 

And his salvation ours : 
Then be his love in Christ proclaimed, 
With all our ransomed powers. 

5 Stand up, and bless the Lord, 

The Lord, your God, adore, 
Stand up, and bless his glorious name, 
Henceforth, for evermore. 



392 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

12s & lis. 581. Tune 39. 

Oh that we, with gladness of spirit, for ever 

Adored and praised our crucified Saviour ; 

Oh might each pulsation thanksgiving ex- 
press, 

And each breath we draw be an anthem of 
praise. 

2 The Lamb who by blood our salvation ob- 
tained, 
Took on him our curse, and death freely sus- 
tained, 
Is worthy of praises ; let, with one accord, 
All people say : Amen, oh praise ye the Lord. 



7s. t)O/0. • Tune 11. 

Praise the Lord, his glories show, 
Saints within his courts below, 
Angels round his throne above, 
All that see and share his love ! 

2 Earth to heaven, and heaven to earth, 
Tell his wonders, sing his worth ! 
Age to age, and shore to shore, 
Praise him, praise him, evermore ! 

3 Praise the Lord, his mercies trace ; 
Praise his providence and grace, 
All that he for man hath done, 
All he sends us through his Son. 

4 Strings and voices, hands and hearts, 
In the concert bear your parts ; 

All that breathe, your Lord adore ; 
Praise him, praise him, evermore ! 

Vs. 583. Tune 11. 

Thank and praise Jehovah's name ; 
For his mercies, firm and sure, 



PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING. 393 

From eternity the same, 
To eternity endure. 

2 Let the ransomed thus rejoice, 

Gathered out of every land, 
As the people of his choice, 

Plucked from the destroyer's hand. 

3 To a pleasant land he brings, 

Where the vine and olive grow, 
Where, from flowery hills, the springs 
Through luxuriant valleys flow. 

4 He, with health, renews their frame, 

Lengthens out their numbered days : 
Let them glorify his name, 
With the sacrifice of praise. 

5 Oh that men would praise the Lord, 

For his goodness to their race ; 
For the wonders of his word, 
And the riches of his grace ! 

L. M. 584. Tune 22. 

Before Jehovah's awful throne, 
Ye nations bow with sacred joy ; 

Know that the Lord is God alone : 
He can create and he destroy. 

2 His sovereign power, without our aid, 

Made us of clay, and formed us men ; 
And when like wandering sheep we strayed, 
He brought us to his fold again. 

3 Enter his gates with thaukful songs, 

And in his courts your voices raise : 
Let earth, with her ten thousand tongues, 
Sound forth, almighty Lord, thy praise. 

4 Wide as the world is thy command, 

Vast as eternity thy love, 
Firm as a rock thy truth shall stand, 
When rolling years shall cease to move. 



394 



THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 



C. M. 585. Tune 14. 

Oh for a thousand tongues, to sing 
My great Redeemer's praise ; 

The glories of my God and king, 
The triumphs of his grace ! 

2 My gracious Master and my God, 

Assist me to proclaim, 
To spread through all the earth abroad, 
The honors of thy name. 

3 Jesus, the name that charms our fears, 

That bids our sorrows cease ; 
'T is music in the sinner's ears, 
'Tis life, and health, and peace. 

4 He breaks the power of cancelled sin, 

He sets the prisoner free ; 
His blood can make the foulest clean; 
His blood avails for me. 

5 He speaks, and listening to his voice 

New life the dead receive ; 
The mournful, broken hearts rejoice, 
The humble poor believe. 

6 Hear him, ye deaf; his praise, ye dumb, 

Your loosened tongues employ ; 
Ye blind, behold your Saviour come ; 
And leap, ye lame, for joy. 

7 Look unto him, ye nations ; own 

Your God, ye fallen race : 
Look and be saved through faith alone, 
Be justified by grace. 

L. M. 586. Tune 22. 

Thee we adore, eternal Lord ! 
We praise thy name with one accord. 
Thy saints, who here thy goodness see, 
Through all the world do worship thee. 



PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING. 395 

2 To thee aloud all angels cry, 

The heavens and all the powers on high : 
Thee, holy, holy, holy king, 
Lord God of hosts, they ever sing. 

3 The apostles join the glorious throng ; 
The prophets swell the immortal song ; 
Thy martyrs' noble army raise 
Eternal anthems to thy praise. 

4 From day to day, O Lord, do we 
Highly exalt and honor thee ! 
Thy name we worship and adore, 
World without end, for evermore ! 

5 Vouchsafe, O Lord, we humbly pray, 
To keep us safe from sin this day ; 
Have mercy, Lord ! we trust in thee ; 
Oh let us ne'er confounded be ! 

7s. 587. Tune 11. 

All ye nations, praise the Lord, 
All ye lands, your voices raise ; 

Heaven and earth, with loud accord, 
Praise the Lord, forever praise. 

2 For his truth and mercy stand, 

Past, and present, and to be, 
Like the years of his right hand, 
Like his own eternity. 

3 Praise him, ye who know his love ; 

Praise him, from the depths beneath ; 
Praise him, in the heights above ; 
Praise your Maker, all that breathe. 

L. M. OOO. Tune 22. 

Praises to him whose love has given, 
In Christ, his Son, the life of heaven 



396 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

Who for our darkness gives us light, 
And turns to day our deepest night. 

2 Praises to him, in grace who came, 
To bear our woe* and sin, and shame ; 
Who lived to die, who died to rise, 
The God-accepted sacrifice. 

3 Praises to him the chain who broke, 
Opened the prison, burst the yoke, 
Sent forth its captives glad and free, 
Heirs of an endless liberty. 

4 Praises to him who sheds abroad 
Within our hearts the love of God ; 
The Spirit of all truth and peace, 
Fountain of joy and holiness ! 

5 To Father, Son, and Spirit now 

The hands we lift, the knees we bow ; 
To thee, Jehovah, thus we raise 
The sinner's endless song of praise. 



CHRISTIAN ACTIVITY. 

L. M. 5o9. Tune 22. 

Go, labor on ; spend, and be spent ; 

Thy joy to do the Father's will: 
It is the way the Master went ; 

Should not the servant tread it still ? 

2 Go, labor on ; 't is not for naught ; 

Thine earthly loss is heavenly gain ; 

Men heed thee, love thee, praise thee not : 

The Master praises ; what are men ? 

3 Go, labor on ; enough, while here, 

If he shall praise thee ; if he deign 
Thy willing heart to mark and cheer ; 
No toil for him shall be in vain. 



CHRISTIAN ACTIVITY. 397 

4 Toil on, and in thy toil rejoice ; 

For toil comes rest, for exile home ; 
Soon shaft thou hear the bridegroom's voice, 
The midnight peal, " Behold, I come ! 



. V 



8s & 7s. 590. Tune 167. 

Praise the Saviour, all ye nations ! 

Praise him, all ye hosts above ! 
Shout, with joyful acclamations, 

His divine victorious love ; 
Be his kingdom now promoted. 

Let the earth her monarch know ; 
Be my all to him devoted, 

To my Lord my all I owe. 

2 With my substance I will honor 

My Eedeemer and my Lord ; 
"Were ten thousand worlds my manor, 

All were nothing to his word ; 
While the heralds of salvation, 

His abounding grace proclaim, 
Let his friends of every station 

Gladly join to spread his fame. 

S. M. 591. Tune59S. 

Oh praise our God to-day, 

His constant mercy bless, 
Whose love hath helped us on our way, 

And granted us success. 

2 His arm the strength imparts 

Our daily toil to bear ; 
His grace alone inspires our hearts, 
Each other's load to share. 

3 Oh, happiest work below, 

Earnest of joy above, 
To sweeten many a cup of woe, 
By deeds of holy love ! 



398 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

4 Lord ! may it be our choice 

This blessed rule to keep, 
" Rejoice with them that do rejoice, 
And weep with them that weep." 

5 God of the widow, hear; 

Our work of mercy bless ; 

God of the fatherless, be near, 

And grant us good success. 

8s&7s. 592. Tune 167. 

He that goeth forth with weeping, 

Bearing precious seed in love, 
Never tiring, never sleeping, 

Findeth mercy from above : 
Soft descend the dews of heaven, 

Bright the rays celestial shine ; 
Precious fruits will thus be given, 

Through an influence all divine. 

2 Sow thy seed, be never weary, 

Let no fears thy soul annoy ; 
Be the prospect ne'er so dreary, 

Thou shaft reap the fruits of joy : 
Lo ! the scene of verdure brightening, 

See the rising grain appear ! 
Look again ; the fields are whitening, 

For the harvest time is near. 

L. M. 59<L>. Tune 22. 

O Lord of heaven, and earth, and sea ! 
To thee all praise and glory be ; 
How shall we show our love to thee, 
Who givest all, who givest all ? 

2 The golden sunshine, vernal air, 

Sweet flowers and fruit thy love declare; 
When harvests ripen, thou art there, 
Who givest all, who givest all. 



CHRISTIAN ACTIVITY. 399 

3 For peaceful homes and healthful days, 
For all the blessings earth displays, 
We owe thee thankfulness ancl praise, 

Who givest all, who givest all. 

4 For souls redeemed, for sins forgiven, 
For means of grace and hopes of heaven, 
What can to thee, O Lord ! be given, 

Who givest all, who givest all? 

5 We lose what on ourselves we spend, 
We have, as treasures without end, 
AVhatever, Lord ! to thee we lend, 

Who givest all, who givest all. 

6 Whatever, Lord ! we lend to thee, 
Repaid a thousandfold will be ; 
Then gladly w T ill w r e give to thee, 

Who givest all, who givest all. 

7s & 6s. 594. Tune 151. 

Go forward, christian soldier, 

Beneath his banner true ; 
The Lord himself, thy leader, 

Shall all thy foes subdue. 
His love foretells thy trials, 

He knows thine hourly need ; 
He can, with bread of heaven, 

Thy fainting spirit feed. 

2 Go forward, christian soldier, 

Fear not the secret foe ; 
Far more are o'er thee watching 

Than human eyes can know. 
Trust only Christ, thy captain, 

Cease not to watch ancl pray ; 
Heed not the treacherous voices, 

That lure thy soul astray. 

3 Go forward, christian soldier, 

Nor dream of peaceful rest, 



400 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

Till Satan's host is vanquished 

And heaven is all possest ; 
Till Christ himself shall call thee 

To lay thine armor by, 
And ay ear, in endless glory, 

The crown of victory. 

4 Go forward, christian soldier, 

Fear not the gathering night ; 
The Lord has been thy shelter, 

The Lord will be thy light ; 
When morn his face revealeth, 

Thy dangers all are past ; 
Oh, pray that faith and virtue 

May keep thee to the last. 

L. M. 5*/D. Tune 22. 

Help us, O Lord, thy yoke to wear, 

Delighting in thy perfect will ; 
Each other's burdens learn to bear, 

And thus thy law of love fulfill. 

2 He that hath pity on the poor, 

Lendeth his substance to the Lord ; 
And, lo ! his recompense is sure, 
For more than all shall be restored. 

3 Teach us, with glad, ungrudging heart, 

As thou hast blest our various store, 
From our abundance to impart 
A liberal portion to the poor. 

4 To thee our all devoted be, 

In whom we breathe, and move, and live ; 
Freely we have received from thee ; 
Freely may we rejoice to give. 

5 And while we thus obey thy word, 

And every call of w r ant relieve, 
Oh, may we find it, gracious Lord ! 
More blest to give than to receive. 



CHRISTIAN ACTIVITY. 401 

8s&7s. 596. Tune 167. 

Hark ! the voice of Jesus crying, 

" Who will go and work to-day ? 
Fields are white and harvest waiting ; 

Who will bear the sheaves away ?" 
Loud and strong the Master calleth, 

Rich reward he offers thee ; 
Who will answer, gladly saying, 

" Here am I ; send me, send me !" 

2 Let none hear you idly saying, 

" There is nothing I can do," 
While the souls of men are dying, 

And the Master calls for you. 
Take the task he gives you gladly, 

Let his work your pleasure be ; 
Answer quickly when he calleth, 

"Here am I; send me, send me!" 

Ss & 7s. 59 7. Tune 167. 

Lord of glory ! thou hast bought us, 

With thy life-blood as the price, 
Never grudging, for the lost ones, 

That tremendous sacrifice ; 
And, with that, hast freely given 

Blessings, countless as the sand, 
To the unthankful and the evil, 

With thine own unsparing hand. 

2 Grant us hearts, dear Lord ! to yield thee 

Gladly, freely, of thine own ; 
With the sunshine of thy goodness, 

Melt our thankless hearts of stone ; 
Till our cold and selfish natures, 

Warmed by thee, at length believe, 
That more happy and more blessed 

'T is, to give than to receive. 

26 



402 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

3 Wondrous honor hast thou given 

To our humblest charity, 
In thine own mysterious sentence, 

" Ye have done it unto me :" 
Give us faith, to trust thee boldly, 

Hope, to stay our souls on thee ; 
But, oh, best of all thy graces, 

Give us thine own charity. 



CM. 0*JO. Tune 14. 

Jesus, our Lord, how rich thy grace ! 

Thy bounties how complete ! 
How shall we count the matchless sum ? 

How pay the mighty debt ? 

2 High on a throne of radiant light 

Dost thou exalted shine ; 
What can our poverty bestow, 
When all the worlds are thine ? 

3 But thou hast brethren here below, 

The partners of thy grace, 
And wilt confess their humble names 
Before thy Father's face. 

4 In them thou mayst be clothed and fed, 

And visited and cheered ; 
And in their accents of distress 
Our Saviour's voice is heard. 

5 Thy face, with reverence and with love, 

We in thy poor would see ; 
Oh may we minister to them, 
And in them, Lord, to thee. 

S. M. 599. Tune 595. 

We give thee but thine own, 

Whate'er the gift may be : 
All that we have is thine alone, 

A trust, O Lord, from thee. 



CHRISTIAN ACTIVITY. 403 

2 May we thy bounties thus 

As stewards true receive, 
And gladly, as thou blessest us, 
To thee our first fruits give. 

3 Oh, hearts are bruised and dead, 

And homes are bare and cold ; 
And lambs, for whom the shepherd bled, 
Are straying from the fold ! 

4 To comfort and to bless, 

To find a balm for woe, 
To tend the lone and fatherless, 
Is angels' work below. 

5 The captive- to release, 

The lost to God to bring, 
To teach the way of life and peace, 
It is a Christ-like thing. 

6 And we believe thy word, 

Though dim our faith may be ; 
Whate'er we do for thine, O Lord, 
We do it unto thee. 

8s, 8s & lOs. uOO. Tune 97. 

Reach out thy scepter, king of love, 

Let us thy royal favor prove, 

Who, conscious of our indigence, 

Approach thy throne with confidence ; 

Oh teach our lips to praise, our hearts to glow, 

Our eyes with grateful tears to overflow. 

2 Oh ground us deeper still in thee, 
And let us thy true followers be ; 
And when of thee we testify, 
Fill thou our souls with heavenly joy; 
May thy blest Spirit all our souls inspire, 
And set each cold and lifeless heart on fire. 



404 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 

3 Our souls and bodies, Lord, prepare, 
That we rich fruit for thee may bear ; 
Grant we may live unto thy praise, 
And serve thy cause with faithfulness ; 
Since grace and truth are our heart's wish 

and aim, 
Oh glorify in us thy saving name. 

L. M. OOI. Tune 22. 

Oh ! what stupendous mercy shines 
Around the majesty of heaven: 

Rebels he deigns to call his sons, 

Their souls renewed, their sins forgiven. 

2 Go, imitate the grace divine, 

The grace that blazes like a sun ; 
Hold forth your fair though feeble light ; 
Through all your lives let mercy run. 

3 Upon your bounty's willing wings 

Swift fly your gifts and charity ; 
The hungry feed, the naked clothe, 
To pain and sickness health apply. 

4 Pity the weeping widow's woe, 

And be her counsellor and stay ; 
Adopt the fatherless, and smooth 
To useful, happy life, his way. 

5 When all is done, renounce your deeds, 

Renounce self-righteousness with scorn ; 
Thus will you glorify your God, 
And thus the christian name adorn. 

S. M. OU/4. Tune 595. 

Sow in the morn thy seed, 
At eve hold not thy hand ; 

To doubt and fear give thou no heed ; 
Broad-cast it o'er the land. 



CHRISTIAN ACTIVITY. 405 

2 And dul) r shall appear, 

In verdure, beauty, strength, 
The tender blade, the stalk, the ear, 
And the full corn at length. 

3 Thou canst not toil in vain ; 

Cold, heat, and moist, and dry, 
Shall foster and mature the grain, 
For garners in the sky. 

4 Thence, when the glorious end, 

The day of God, shall come, 
The angel-reapers shall descend, 

And heaven cry : " Harvest-home !" 

L. M. DUO. Tune 22. 

The gold and silver are the Lord's, 
And every blessing earth affords; 
All come from his propitious hand, 
And must return at his command. 

2 The blessings which I now enjoy, 

I must for Christ and souls employ ; 
For if I use them as my own, 
My Lord will soon call in his loan. 

3 When I to him in want apply, 
He never does my suit deny ; 
And shall I then refuse to give, 
Since I so much from him receive ? 

4 Shall Jesus leave the realms of day, 
And clothe himself in humble clay ? 
Shall he become despised and poor, 
To make me rich for evermore? 

5 And shall I wickedly withhold, 
To give my silver or my gold ? 
To aid a cause my soul approves, 
And save the sinners Jesus loves ? 



406 THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 



THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 
8s & 7s. 604. Tune 167. 

Glorious things of thee are spoken, 

Zion, city of our God ; 
He whose word cannot be broken, 

Formed thee for his own abode : 
On the rock of ages founded, 

What can shake thy sure repose ? 
With salvation's walls surrounded, 

Thou mayst smile at all thy foes. 

2 See the streams of living w T aters, 

Springing from eternal love, 
Well supply thy sons and daughters, . 

And all fear of want remove : 
Who can faint while such a river 

Ever flows their thirst to assuage ? 
Grace, which like the Lord, the giver, 

Never fails from age to age. 

3 Round each habitation hovering, 

See the cloud and fire appear, 
For a glory and a covering, 

Showing that the Lord is near : 
Thus deriving from their banner 

Light by night and shade by day, 
Safe they feed upon the manna, 

Which he gives them when they pray. 

4 Blest inhabitants of Zion, 

Washed in the Redeemer's blood ! 
Jesus, whom their souls rely on, 

Makes them kings and priests to God : 
'T is his love his people raises 

In his courts to reign as kings, 
And as priests, his solemn praises 

Each for a thank-offering brings. 



THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 407 

5 Saviour, if of Zion's city 

I through grace a member am, 
Let the world deride or pity, 

I will glory in thy name : 
Fading is the worldling's pleasure, 

All his boasted pomp and show ; 
Solid joys and lasting treasure 

None but Zion's children know. 

8s, 7s & 4s. 605. Tune 583. 

Zion stands with hills surrounded, 

Zion, kept by p^pwer divine ; 
All her foes shall be confounded, 

Though the world in arms combine : 
Happy Zion, 

What a favored lot is thine ! 

2 Every human tie may perish ; 

Friend to friend unfaithful prove ; 
Mothers cease their own to cherish ; 
Heaven and earth at last remove ; 

But no changes 
Can attend Jehovah's love. 

3 In the furnace God may prove thee, 

Thence to bring thee forth more bright, 
But can never cease to love thee ; 
Thou art precious in his sight ; 

God is with thee, 
God, thine everlasting light. 

S. M. 606. Tune 59S. 

I love thy kingdom, Lord, 

The house of thine abode, 
The church our blest Redeemer saved 

With his own precious blood. 

2 I love thy church, O God ! 

Her walls before thee stand, 



408 THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 

Dear as the apple of thine eye, 
And graven on thy hand. 

3 For her ray tears shall fall, 

For her my prayers ascend ; 
To her my cares and toils be given, 
Till toils and cares shall end. 

4 Beyond my highest joy 

I prize her heavenly ways, 
Her sweet communion, solemn vows, 
Her hymns of love and praise. 

5 Jesus, thou friend divine, 

Our Saviour, ancl our king, 
Thy hand from every snare and foe 
Shall great deliverance bring. 

6 Sure as thy truth shall last, 

To Zion shall be given 
The brightest glories earth can yield, 
And brighter bliss of heaven. 

C. M. 607. Tune 14. 

Hail, church of Christ, bought with his 
blood! 

The world I freely leave ; 
Ye children of the living God, 

Me in your tents receive. 

2 Bride of the Lamb, I'm one in heart 

With thee, through boundless grace, 
And I will never from thee part; 
This bond shall never cease. 

3 Closely I '11 follow Christ with thee, 

I '11 go thy safest road : 
Thy people shall my people be, 
And thine shall be my God. 

4 And am I, Jesus, one of those 

Who in thy fold have place ? 



THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 409 

Who, gathered round the erected cross, 
Enjoy redeeming grace? 

5 Oh yes, nor would I change my lot 
For an archangel's throne ; 
By grace 1 11 keep the place I Ve got, 
To thee I '11 live alone. 

CM. 608. Tune 593. 

Oh ! where are kings and empires now, 

Of old that went and came ? 
But, Lord ! thy church is praying yet, 

A thousand years the same. 

2 We mark her goodly battlements 

And her foundations strong ; 
We hear within the solemn voice 
Of her unending song. 

3 For not like kingdoms of the world 

Thy holy church, O God ! 
Though earthquake shocks are threat'ning her, 
And tempests are abroad ; 

4 Unshaken as eternal hills, 

Immovable she stands, 
A mountain that shall fill the earth, 
A house not made by hands. 

L. M. 609, Tune 22. 

I LOVE, the Lord who died for me, 
I love his grace divine and free ; 
I love the scriptures, there I read, 
Christ love*d me, and for me bled. 

2 I love his tears and sufferings great, 
I love his precious bloody sweat, 
I love his blood ; were that not spilt, 
I could not have been freed from guilt. 



410 THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 

3 I love to hear that he was slain, 
I love his every grief and pain, 
I love to meditate by faith 
Upon his meritorious death. 

4 I love Mount Calvary, where his love 
Stronger than death itself did prove ; 
I love to walk his dolorous way, 

I love the grave whore Jesus lay. 

5 I love his people and their wi 

I love with them to pray and prai- 
I love the Father and the Son, 
1 love the Spirit he sent down. 

6 I love to think the time will come, 
When I >hall be with him at home, 
And praise him in eternity : 

Then shall my love completed he. 

8s&7s. 610. Tune 16. 

Ox thy ransomed congregation, 
Lord, lift up thy countenance; 

Be our help, joy, and salvation, 
Life and health to ns dispense. 

2 In each heart, oh fix thy dwelling, 

There erect a monument 
Of thy love, all love excelling, 
There fulfill thy blest intent. 

3 Take us under thy protection, 

Grant us to obey thy voice, 
Simply follow thy direction, 

To thy will resign our choice. 

4 Of each weight still more divested, 

Freed from every earthly view, 
Be our purpose, unmolested 
Our high calling to pursue. 



THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 411 

5 Thus may we, as thine anointed, 

Walk 'fore thee in truth and grace, 
In the path thou hast appointed, 
Till we reach thy dwelling-place. 

L. M. Oil. Tune 22. 

As long as Jesus Lord remains, 
Each day new rising glory gains ; 

It was, it is, and will be so 

With his church militant below. 

2 Our only stay is Jesus' grace, 

In every time and every place ; 
And Jesus' blood-bought righteousness 
Remains his church's glorious dress. 

3 All self-dependence is but vain, 

Christ doth our corner-stone remain, 
Our rock which will unshaken stay, 

When heaven and earth are fled away. 

4 He is and shall remain our Lord, 

Our confidence is in his word ; 
And, while our Jesus reigns above, 

His church will more than conqueror 
prove. 

lOs & 4s. bl/O. Tune 58. 

The church of Christ, that he hath hallowed 

here 
To be his house, is scattered far and near, 
In North, and South, and East, and West 

abroad ; 
And yet in earth and heaven, through Christ, 

her Lord, 

The church is one. 

2 One member knoweth not another here, 
And yet their fellowship is true and near ; 



412 THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 

One is their Saviour, and their father one ; 
One Spirit rules them, and among them none 
Lives to himself. 

3 They live to him who bought them with his 

blood, 
Baptized them with his Spirit, pure and good ; 
And in true faith and ever-burning love, 
Their hearts and hopes ascend, to seek above 
The eternal good. 

4 O Spirit of the Lord, all life is thine ; 

Now fill thy church with life and power di- 
vine, 

That many children may be born to thee ; 

And spread thy knowledge like the bound- 
less sea, 
To Christ's great praise. 

8s <k 7s. blO. Tune 16. 

Highly favored congregation, 
Loved by Jesus and esteemed, 

Ne'er forget thy destination, 

Why from this vain world redeemed. 

2 Grounded on thy Saviour's merit, 

Blest in his communion sweet, 
Destined heaven to inherit, 
And the church above to meet. 

3 Witness here to all around thee 

Of thy Saviour's dying love ; 
Testify, " He sought and found me, 
Else I still should restless rove." 

4 Evidence by word and action, 

That thy faith is not in vain, 
That thy highest satisfaction 
Centres in the Lamb once slain. 



THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 413 

5 By love's closest bonds united, 

As the Lord's own family, 
Be to serve his name excited, 
Be to him a fruitful tree. 

6 Grant, Lord, to thy congregation, 

What adorns her in thy sight ; 

Let her walls be called salvation, 

Be her glory, shield, and light. 

L. M. 1)14. Tune 22. 

" As birds their infant brood protect, 

And spread their wings to shelter them ;" 

Thus saith the Lord to his elect, 
" So will I guard Jerusalem." 

2 And what, then, is Jerusalem, 

The darling object of his care? 
What is its worth in God's esteem ? 
Who built it ? who inhabits there ? 

3 Jehovah founded it in blood, 

The blood of his incarnate Son ; 
There dwell the saints, once foes to God, 
The sinners whom he calls his own. 

4 Though foes on every side assail, 

This city hath a sure defence ; 
Against her they shall ne'er prevail, 
While guarded by omnipotence. 

lOs & 7s. 010. Tune 185. 

Jesus, great high-priest of our profession, 

We in confidence draw near ; 
Condescend, in mercy, the confession 

Of our grateful hearts to hear : 
Thee we gladly own in every nation, 
Head and Master of thy congregation, 
Conscious that in every place 
Thou dispensest life and grace. 



414 THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 

2 Thy blest people, trusting in thy merit, 

On the earth's extended face 
From each other far, but one in spirit, 

Sound with one accord thy praise : 
May we never cease to make confession, 
That thy death 's the cause of our salvation : 
We to thee, our head and king, 
Joyful hallelujahs sing. 

7s. 616. Tune 205. 

Rise, exalt our head and king ; 

Praise the Lord who ever lives : 
Glad we are his praise to sing ; 

He his people's praise receives : 
On his powerful day they rise, 
Offering free-will sacrifice ; 
His victorious triumph this, 
Since hell's host defeated is. 

2 Ye who Jesus' death proclaim, 

Service yield to him with joy ; 
Praise with every breath his name, 

Grace to extol be your employ : 
Grace supports us every day, 
Leads us in the narrow way ; 
'T is through grace alone that we 
Can obtain the victory. 

3 Gracious Lord, may we believe ; 

Venture all on thy free grace ; 
Boldly things not seen achieve, 

Trusting in thy promises : 
Faith thy people's strong-hold is ; 
Their employment daily this, 
To proceed on paths unknown, 
Leaning on thy arm alone. 

4 Christ, thy all-atoning death 

Is our life while here below ; 



THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 415 

Strengthen thou our feeble faith, 

Constantly thy aid bestow : 
In thy mercy we confide, 
Safely to the end us guide ; 
Zion, if thy head depart, 
Void of life and strength thou art. 

5 Lord, thy body ne'er forsake, 
Ne'er thy congregation leave ; 

We to thee our refuge take, 
Of thy fullness we receive : 

Every other help be gone, 

Thou art our support alone ; 

For on thy supreme commands 

All the universe depends. 

C. M. 617. Tune 14. 

Come, let us join our friends above, 
That have obtained the prize, 

And on the eagle wings of love, 
To joys celestial rise. 

2 Let saints below in concert sing 

With those to glory gone : 
For all the servants of our king 
In heaven and earth are one. 

3 One family, we dwell in him, 

One church above, beneath, 
Though now divided by the stream, 
The narrow stream of death. 

4 One army of the living God, 

To his command we bow ; 
Part of the host have crossed the flood, 
And part are crossing now. 

5 Ten thousand to their endless home, 

This solemn moment fly ; 
And we are to the margin come, 
And we expect to die. 



416 THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 

6 E'en now, by faith, we join our hands 

With those that went before ; 
And greet the blood-besprinkled bands 
On the eternal shore. 

7 Oh, that we now might grasp our guide ! 

Oh, that the word were given ! 
Come, Lord of hosts, the waves divide, 
And land us all in heaven ! 

P.M. 618. Tune 168. 

Oh, how blessed is the station 
Of all those who love the Lord ; 

Who partake of his salvation, 
Trusting in his sacred word : 

Blest who, in love's bond united, 

To his altars are invited ; 

In his courts on earth they dwell, 

There his matchless praise to tell. 

L. M. 619. Tune 22. 

In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, 
The church's head by us adored, 
The Brethren's congregation now 
Into her fold receiveth you. 

2 With heart and hand you now we own ; 
The Lord, to whom your heart is known, 
Cause your whole walk 'mong us to be 
His joy and your felicity. 

3 The God of peace you sanctify, 
With us to yield him praise an(J joy ; 
That spirit, soul, and body may 

Be blameless till his perfect day. 



BAPTISM. 417 



BAPTISM. 

S. M. 0/W. Tune 595. 

Our baptism first declares 

That we must cleansed be, 
Then shows that Christ to all God's heirs 

Dispenses purity. 

2 Water the body laves ; 

And, if 't is done by faith, 

The blood of Jesus surely saves 

The sinful soul from death. 

3 Baptized into his death, 

We rise to life divine ; 
The Holy Spirit works the faith, 
And water is the sign. 

C. M. 0/41. Tune 14. 

See Israel's gentle shepherd stand, 

With all-engaging charms ! 
Hark ! how he calls the tender lambs, 

And folds them in his arms ! 

2 " Permit them to approach," he cries, 

" Nor scorn their humble name ; 
For 't was to bless such souls as these, 
The Lord of angels came." 

3 We bring them, Lord ! in thankful hand, 

And yield them up to thee ; 
Joyful that we ourselves are thine, 
Thine let our offspring be. 

4 Ye little flock, with pleasure hear ; 

Ye children, seek his face ; 
And fly, with transport, to receive 
The blessings of his grace, 

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418 BAPTISM. 

L. M. 62/0. Tune 22. 

A little child the Saviour came, 
The mighty God was still his name, 
And angels worshiped, as he lay 
The seeming infant of a day. 

2 He who, a little child, began 
The life divine to show to man, 
Proclaims from heaven the message free, 
" Let little children come to me." 

3 We bring them, Lord, and with the sign 
Of sprinkled water name them thine : 
Their souls with saving grace endow, 
Baptize them with thy Spirit now. 

4 Oh give thine angels charge, good Lord, 
Them safely in thy way to guard ; 

Thy blessing on their lives command, 
And write their names upon thy hand. 

5 O thou, who by an infant's tongue 
Dost hear thy perfect glory sung, 
May these with all the heavenly host 
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. 



C. M. \)AO. Tune 14. 

Jesus, we lift ourselves to thee, 
Thy powerful Spirit breathe ; 

And let this little infant be 
Baptized into thy death. 

2 Oh let thine unction on him rest ; 

Thy grace his soul renew ; 
And write within his tender breast 
Thy name and nature too. 

3 If thou shouldst quickly end his days, 

His place with thee prepare ; 
Or, if thou lengthen out his race, 
Continue still thy care. 



BAPTISM. 419 

4 Thy faithful servant may he prove, 

Girded with truth divine ; 
A sharer in thy dying love, 
A follower of thine. 

5 Lord, plant us all into thy death, 

That we thy life may prove ; 
Partakers of thy cross beneath, 
And of thy crown above. 

L. M. 624. Tune 22. 

O Lord, encouraged by thy grace, 
We bring our infant to thy throne ; 

Give it within thy heart a place, 
Let it be thine, and thine alone. 

2 Wash it from every stain of guilt, 

And let this child be sanctified ; 
Lord, thou canst cleanse it, if thou wilt, 
And all its native evils hide. 

3 We ask not for it earthly bliss, 

Or earthly honors, wealth or fame ; 
The sum of our request is this, 

That it may love and fear thy name. 

S. M. \).4iO. Tune 595. 

O God of Abraham ! hear 

The parents' humble cry ; 
In covenant mercy now appear, 

While in the dust we lie. 

2 These children of our love 

In mercy thou hast given, 
That we through grace may faithful prove, 
In training them for heaven. 

3 Oh grant thy Spirit, Lord ! 

Their hearts to sanctify ; 
Remember now thy gracious word : 
Our hopes on thee rely. 



420 BAPTISM. 

4 These children now are thine, 
We give them back to thee ; 
Oh lead them by thy grace divine, 
Along the heavenly way. 

L. M. O/OO. Tune 22, 

Come, Holy Spirit, from on high ; 

Baptizer of our spirits thou ! 
The sacramental seal apply, 

And witness with the water now. 

2 Exert thy energy divine, 

And sprinkle the atoning blood ; 
May Father, Son, and Spirit, join 
To seal this child a child of God. 

S. M. 0/0 1. Tune 595. 

Come, lowly souls, that mourn, 
Depressed with grief and shame, 

Wash in your Saviour's cleansing blood, 
And call upon his name. 

2 Rejoice, ye contrite hearts ; 

The blood which Jesus spilt, 

While we with water you baptize, 

Will wash away your guilt. 

3 While with repenting tears 

Your sins you now deplore, 
Christ with his blood will blot them out, 
Remember them no more. 

4 Ye who in Christ believe, 

And to his sceptre bow, 
Sing your Redeemer's love, and tell 
What he hath done for you. 

5 Ye with your Lord are risen, 

Aspire to things above : 
Mansions for you he now prepares, 
In realms of light and love. 



the lord's supper. 421 

7s. 628. Tune 11. 

Pardoned through redeeming grace, 
In thy blessed Son revealed, 

Worshiping before thy face, 

Lord, to thee ourselves we yield. 

2 Thou the sacrifice receive, 

Humbly offered through thy Son ; 
Quicken us in him to live ; 
Lord, in us thy will be done. 

3 By thy hallowed outward sign, 

By the cleansing grace within, 
Seal, and make us wholly thine ; 
Wash, and keep us pure from sin. 

4 Called to bear the christian name, 

May our vows and life accord, 
And our every deed proclaim 
" Holiness unto the Lord !" 



THE LORD'S SUPPER. 
S. M. b2i\j. Tune 595. 

Jesus, we thus obey 

Thy last and kindest word, 

And in thine own appointed way 
We come to meet thee, Lord ! 

2 Thus we remember thee, 

And take this bread and wine 
As thine own dying legacy, 
And our redemption's sign. 

3 Thy presence makes the feast ; 

Now let our spirits feel 
The glory not to be expressed, 
The joy unspeakable. 



422 the lord's supper. 

4 With high and heavenly bliss 

Thou dost our spirits cheer ; 
Thy house of banqueting is this, 
And thou hast brought us here. 

5 Now let our souls be fed 

With manna from above, 
And over us thy banner spread 
Of everlasting love. 

C. M. 630. Tune 14. 

According to thy gracious word, 

In meek humility, 
This will I do, my dyiug Lord, 

I will remember thee. 

2 Thy body, broken for my sake, 

My bread from heaven shall be ; 
Thy testamental cup I take, 
And thus remember thee. 

3 Gethsemane can I forget? 

Or there thy conflict see, 
Thine agony and bloody sweat, 
And not remember thee ? 

4 When to the cross I turn mine eyes, 

And rest on Calvary, 
O Lamb of God, my sacrifice ! 
I must remember thee : 

5 Kemember thee, and all thy pains, 

And all thy love to me ; 
Yea, while a breath, a pulse remains, 
Will I remember thee. 

6 And when these failing lips grow dumb, 

And mind and memory flee, 
When thou shalt in thy kingdom come, 
Jesus, remember me. 



the lord's supper. 423 

C. M. 00 1. Tune 14. 

Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless 

Thy chosen pilgrim-flock, 
With manna in the wilderness, 

With water from the rock. 

2 Hungry and thirsty, faint and weak, 

As thou when here below, 
Our souls the joys celestial seek, 
That from thy sorrows now. 

3 We would not live by bread alone, 

But by that word of grace, 
In strength of which we travel on 
To our abiding-place. 

4 Be known to us in breaking bread, 

But do not then depart ; 
Saviour, abide with us, and spread 
Thy table in our heart. 

5 Then sup with us in love divine : 

Thy body and thy blood, 
That living bread, that heavenly wine, 
Be our immortal food. 



P.M. b<L>.^. Tune 56. 

They who hunger after Christ, are fed, 
All the thirsty to life's fountain led ; 
He the needy doth supply 
With good things abundantly ; 
From his fullness they are nourished. 

2 Since he welcomes every soul distressed, 
And hath promised to the weary rest, 
At his call we now draw nigh ; 
He invites each graciously, 
Come, poor sinner, come and share my feast. 



424 the lokd's supper. 

C. M. OOO. Tune 14. 

If human kindness meets return, 

And owns the grateful tie ; 
If tender thoughts within us burn, 

To feel a friend is nigh ; 

2 Oh, shall not warmer accents tell 

The gratitude w T e owe 
To him, who died, our fears to quell, 
Our more than orphan's woe ? 

3 While yet his anguished soul surveyed 

Those pangs he would not flee, 
What love his latest words displayed ! 
Meet, and remember me ! 

4 Remember thee, thy death, thy shame, 

Our sinful hearts to share ! 
O memory ! leave no other name 
But his recorded there. 

L. M. D. U04-. Tune 166. 

In that most dark and dolefiii night, 

In which our Saviour was betrayed, 
Before his sufferings he took bread, 

Blessed, and brake it, and then said : 
" Take, eat ; this is my body given 

For you and offered on the tree ; 
Perform this ordinance as I do, 

And, doing it, remember me." 

2 Then, after supper, took the cup, 

And having given thanks, he said : 
" 'T is the new testament in my blood, 

The blood for you and many shed ; 
Take this, and drink ye all of it, 

Your sins' remission here you see 
Oft as this ordinance ye perform, 

It in remembrance do of me." 



the lokd's supper. 425 

3 Yes, Lord, we will remember thee, 

We '11 ne'er forget thy love divine ; 
Thy cross we '11 ever bear in mind, 

Which made thee ours, and made us thine : 
We thus commemorate thy death, 

Till thou shalt once again appear ; 
Meanwhile remember, gracious Lord, 

Us, thy unworthy followers, here. 

L. M. OOO. Tune 22. 

O church of Jesus, now draw near, 
With humble joy and filial fear ■ 
According to his testament 
Enjoy the holy sacrament. 

2 Here all our wants are well supplied, 
And we show forth that Jesus died ; 
May we abide in him by faith, 

And cleave to him in life and death. 

3 The enjoyment of the flesh and blood 
Of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, 
Endows our souls with strength and grace 
To love and serve him all our days. 

P.M. OOO. Tune 211. 

Jesus, Lord of life and glory, 

Hear thy people's fervent prayer, 

Us to meet thee now prepare : 

We with awe appear before thee, 

Longing to enjoy thy favor ; 

In this consecrated place 

We approach the throne of grace : 

Lord, Lord God, 

Thee we own our only Saviour : 

Blessed, truly blessed they, 

Who to thee have found the way, 



426 the lord's supper. 

Who of thy body and thy blood even here 

partakers are, 
And in the supper of the Lamb in heavenly 

realms above shall share. 

7s. OO I. Tune 581. 

To avert from men God's wrath 

Jesus suffered in our stead ; 
By an ignominious death 

He a full atonement made ; 
And by his most precious blood 
Brought us, sinners, nigh to God. 

2 That we never should forget 

This great love on us bestowed, 
He gave us his flesh to eat, 

And to drink his precious blood ; 
All who sick and needy are 
May receive in him a share. 

3 Hither each afflicted soul 

May repair, though filled with grief; 
To the sick, not to the whole, 

The physician brings relief: 
Fear, not therefore, but draw nigh, 
Christ will all your wants supply. 

4 He who in self-righteousness 

Fixes any hope or stay, 
Has not on a wedding-dress, 

And with shame is sent away : 
To the hungry, weary heart, 
He will food and rest impart. 

5 But examine first your case, 

Whether you be in the faith ; 
Do you mourn for pardoning grace ? 

Is your only hope his death ? 
Then, howe'er your soul 's opprest, 
Come, you are a worthy guest. 



the lord's supper. 427 

6 He who Jesus' mercy knows, 

Is from wrath and envy freed ; 
Love unto our neighbor shows 

That we are his flock indeed : 
Thus we may in all our ways 
Show forth our Redeemer's praise. 

7s. OOO. Tune 205. 

Happy race of witnesses, 

Whom God's Spirit doth ordain 
To make known what God hath done ; 

Ye can only victory gain 
By that sacred covenant-blood, 
Which the fathers, bold in God, 
Wrote in faith on every door, 
That the slayer might pass o'er. 

2 Israel's seed, from slavery freed, 

Eat with joy their paschal lamb ; 
But the bride of Christ who died, 

Her from bondage to redeem, 
Hath another passover : 
There the shadow, substance here ; 
She enjoys the flesh and blood 
Of the slaughtered Lamb of God. 

3 Here we now most humbly bow, 

Met in our Redeemer's name, 
Who for us died on the cross, 

Bearing our reproach and shame : 
'Fore the Father, 'fore the Son, 
And the Spirit, three in one, 
With the countless heavenly host, 
And the assembly of the just. 

4 Ere we taste the rich repast, 

Which he offers graciously, 

On our food, his flesh and blood, 

Feasting in the sanctuary ; 



428 the lord's supper. 

Ere the sacrament to enjoy, 
We with awe to him draw nigh : 
We in love and fellowship 
This communion love-feast keep. 

5 Eat and rest at this great feast, 

Then to serve him freely go, 
As it is for pilgrims fit, 

As disciples ought to do : 
We, when Jesus w T e shall see 
Coming in his majesty, 
Shall the marriage-supper share, 
If we his true followers are. 

6 Then will be of ransomed souls 

An innumerable throng ; 
Lamb once slain, to thee pertain 

Thanks and praise, will be their song ; 
Hallelujah will they cry, 
Singing, in sweet harmony, 
'Mid all trials w§. o'ercame 
Only by thy blood, O Lamb. 

7s & 6s. \)od . Tune 151. 

Draw near to Jesus' table, 

Ye contrite souls, draw near ; 
The hungry, sick, and feeble 

Are made most welcome here : 
Let Jesus' death engraven 

Upon your hearts remain ; 
Thus here, and there in heaven, 

Eternal life you gain. 

C. M. u40. Tune 14.. 

Together with these symbols, Lord, 

Thy blessed self impart : 
And let thy holy flesh and blood 

Feed the believing heart. 



the lord's supper. 429 

2 Let us from all our sins be washed 

In thy atoning blood ; 
And let thy Spirit be the seal 
That we are born of God. 

3 Come, Holy Ghost, with Jesus' love 

Prepare us for this feast ; 
Oh let us banquet with our Lord, 
And lean upon his breast. 

L. M. D. 641. Tune 166. 

Jesus, thy feast we celebrate, 

Show forth thy death and praise thy name, 
Till thou return, and we shall eat 

The marriage-supper of the Lamb : 
In memory of our dying Lord, 

The church on earth, till time shall end, 
Meets at his table, to record 

The love of her departed friend. 

6s & 5s. 642. Tune 141. 

Like the king of Salem, 

Thou with wine and bread 
Com'st to meet thy people, 

Them to cheer and feed : 
Oh, preserve the enjoyment 

Of thy blood and death 
To thy congregation, 

While we live by faith. 

P. M. 64o. Tune 119. 

Bread of life, 
Christ, by whom alone we live ; 
Bread that came to us from heaven, 
My poor soul can never thrive 
Unless thou appease its craving : 
Lord, I hunger only after thee, 

Feed thou me. 



430 the lord's supper. 

C. M. 644. Tune 14. 

Lord, how divine thy comforts are ! 

How heavenly is the place, 
Where Jesus spreads the sacred feast 

Of his redeeming grace! 

2 There the rich bounties of our God, 
And heavenly glories shine : 
There Jesus saith, that I am his, 
And my beloved's mine. 

lOs & 7s. 645. Tune 185. 

We who here together are assembled, 

Joining hearts and hands in one, 
Bind ourselves with love that 's undissembled, 

Christ to love and serve alone : 
Oh, may our imperfect songs and praises 
Be well-pleasing unto thee, Lord Jesus : 
Say, " My peace I leave with you :" 
Amen, amen, be it so. 

9s & 8s. 04b. Tune 184. 

See from the rock the w T aters bursting 

In copious streams at God's command, 
His people to refresh, when thirsting, 

With drought parched in a barren land : 
Thus plenteous flowed on Calvary's mountain 

The blood from Jesus' healing wounds : 
Here is for sin an open fountain, 

Here everlasting life abounds. 

L. M. D. 647. Tune 166. 

Ye followers of the slaughtered Lamb, 
Draw near, and take the cup of God ; 

Approach unto the healing stream, 
And drink of the atoning blood ; 



the lord's supper. 431 

That blood for our redemption spilt, 
Assuring us of purchased grace ; 

That blood which takes away all guilt, 
And speaketh to the conscience peace. 

S. M. 648. Tune 582. 

My Saviour's pierced side 
Poured forth a double flood ; 

By water we are purified, 
And pardoned by his blood : 

2 Look up, my soul, to him, 

Whose death was thy desert, 
And humbly view the living stream 
Flow from his wounded heart. 

S.M 649. Tune595. 

Come, O my soul, and sing 

How Jesus thee hath fed ; 
How Jesus gave himself to thee, 

The true and living bread. 

2 For food he gives his flesh ; 

He bids us drink his blood : 
Amazing favor, matchless grace 
Of our incarnate God ! 

3 This holy bread and wine 

Confirms us in the faith, 
In love and union with our Lord, 
And we show forth his death. 

L. M. 650. Tune 22. 

The enjoyment of Christ's flesh and blood, 
Which is on earth our highest good, 
His members closely should unite, 
And them to mutual love excite. 



432 the lord's supper. 

2 Love he most strongly did enforce, 
Just ere he finished his course ; 
For love most fervently he prayed, 
The night in which he was betrayed. 

3 Oh, that we all could quite fulfill 
Our Saviour's testament and will : 
To love each other we desire ; 
Come, sacred love, our hearts inspire. 

4 We join together heart and hand, 
To walk towards the promised land ; 
For his appearance may with care 
Each member day and night prepare. 

5 Till we the Lord, our righteousness, 
Shall see in glory face to face, 

The bond of peace may we maintain, 
And one with him, our Lord, remain. 

L. M. 651. Tune 22. 

Happy, thrice happy hour of grace ! 
I 've seen by faith my Saviour's face ; 
He did himself to me impart, 
And made a covenant with my heart. 

2 Ah, might in my behavior shine 
The power of Jesus' love divine, 
His conflict and his victory, 
His seeking and his finding me. 

8s, 7s & 4s. 652. Tune £85. 

Now in parting, Father, bless us ; 

Saviour, still thy peace bestow , 
Gracious Comforter, be with us, 

As we from thy table go : 
Bless us, bless us, 

Father, Son and Spirit ! now. 



the lord's supper. 433 

Bless us here, while still, as strangers 

Onward to our home we move ; 
Bless us with eternal blessings 
■ In our Father's house above, 

Ever, ever, 
Dwelling in the light of love. 



S. M. 000. Tune 593. 

Lord ! at this closing hour, 

Establish every heart 
Upon thy word of truth and power, 

To keep us when we part. 

2 Peace to our brethren give ; 

Fill all our hearts with love ; 
In faith and patience may we live, 
And seek our rest above. 

S. M. O04. Tune 595. 

A parting hymn we sing, 

Around thy table, Lord, 
Again our grateful tribute bring, 

Our solemn vows record. 

2 Here we have seen thy face, 

And felt thy presence here ; 
So may the savor of thy grace, 
In word and life appear. 

3 The purchase of thy blood, 

By sin no longer led, 
The path our dear Redeemer trod 
May we rejoicing tread. 

4 In self-forgetting love, 

Be our communion shown, 
Until we join the church above, 
And know as we are known. 

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434 PUBLIC WORSHIP. 



PUBLIC WORSHIP AND THE 
LORD'S DAY. 

C. M. 655. Tune 14. 

This is the day the Lord hath made, 

Let young and old rejoice ; 
To him be vows and homage paid, 

Whose service is our choice. 

2 This is the temple of the Lord : 

How sacred is this place ! 
With meekness let us hear his word, 
With reverence seek his face. 

3 This is the homage he requires, 

The voice of praise and prayer, 
The soul's affections, hopes, desires, 
Ourselves and all we are. 

4 While rich and poor for mercy call, 

Propitious from the skies, 
The Lord, the Maker of them all, 
Accepts the sacrifice. 

5 Well pleased, through Jesus Christ the Son, 

From sin he grants release ; 
According to their faith 't is done, 
He bids them go in peace. 

L. M. 656. Tune 22. 

Sweet is the work, my God, my king, 
To praise thy name, give thanks and sing, 
To show thy love by morning light, 
And talk of all thy truth at night. 

2 Sweet is the day of sacred rest ; 

No mortal cares shall seize my breast ; 
Oh may my heart in tune be found, 
Like David's harp of solemn sound ! 






the lord's day. 435 

3 My heart shall triumph in my Lord, 
And bless his works and bless his word ; 
Thy works of grace how bright they shine ! 
How deep thy counsels, how divine ! 

4 Lord, I shall share a glorious part, 
When grace hath well refined my heart, 
And fresh supplies of joy are shed, 
Like holy oil to cheer my head. 

5 Then shall I see, and hear, and know 
All I desired or wished below ; 

And every power find sweet employ 
In that eternal world of joy. 

7s&6s. DO 7. Tune 151. 

O day of rest and gladness, 

O day of joy and light, 
O balm of care and sadness, 

Most beautiful, most bright ! 
On thee, the high and \<f\\lj 

Before the eternal throne 
Sing, holy, holy, holy, 

To God, the three in one. 

2 On thee, at the creation, 

The light first had its birth ; 
On thee, for our salvation, 

Christ rose from depths of earth ; 
On thee, our Lord victorious 

The Spirit sent from heaven ; 
And thus on thee, most glorious, 

A triple light was given. 

3 Thou art a cooling fountain 

In life's dry, dreary sand ; 
From thee, like Pisgah's mountain, 

We view the promised land ; 
A day of sweet refection, 

A day of holy love, 



436 PUBLIC WORSHIP. 

A day of resurrection 

From earth to things above. 

4 To-day on weary nations 

The heavenly manna falls ; 
To holy convocations 

The silver trumpet calls ; 
Where gospel light is glowing 

With pure and radiant beams, 
And living waters flowing 

With soul-refreshing streams. 

5 New graces ever gaining 

From this our day of rest, 
We reach the rest remaining 

To spirits of the blest ; 
To Holy Ghost be praises, 

To Father and to Son ; 
The church her voice upraises 

To thee, blest three in one ! 

P. M. OOO. Tune 159. 

This day is holy to the Lord, 
This day the Lord hath made; 

We will rejoice with one accord, 
And in his name be glad : 

Come, let us worship and bow down, 

With thanks appear before his throne ; 

He to our songs of praise and prayer 

Will lend a gracious ear. 

L. M. 659. Tune 22. 

Where two or three with sweet accord, 
Obedient to their sovereign Lord, 
Meet to recount his acts of grace, 
And offer solemn prayer and praise ; 

2 "There," saith the Saviour, " I will be, 
Amid this little company; 



the lokd's day. 437 

To them I will unveil my face, 

And shed my glories round the place." 

3 We meet at thy command, O Lord, 
Relying on thy faithful word ; 
Now send thy Spirit from above, 
And fill our hearts with heavenly love. 

p. m. 660. 

Welcome, delightful morn, 

Thou day of sacred rest ! 
I hail thy kind return ; 

Lord, make these moments blest ; 
From the low train of mortal toys, 
I soar to reach immortal joys. 

2 Now T may the king descend, 

And fill his throne of grace ! 
Thy sceptre, Lord, extend, 

While saints address thy face ; 
Let sinners feel thy quickening word, 
And learn to know and fear the Lord. 

3 Descend, celestial dove, 

With all thy quickening powers ; 
Disclose a Saviour's love, 

And bless these sacred hours ; 
Then shall my soul new life obtain, 
Nor Sabbaths e'er be spent in vain. 

L. M. 661. Tune 22. 

Command thy blessing from above, 

O God, on all assembled here : 
Behold us with a Father's love, 

While we look up w T ith filial fear. 
2 Command thy blessing, Jesus, Lord, 

May we thy true disciples be, 
Speak to each heart thy mighty word : 

Say to the weakest, Follow me. 



438 PUBLIC WORSHIP. 

3 Command thy blessing in this hour, 
Spirit of truth, and fill the place 
With wounding and with healing power, 
With quickening and confirming grace. 

S. M. 00,4. Tune 595. 

Welcome, sweet day of rest, 

That saw the Lord arise ; 
Welcome to this reviving breast, 

And these rejoicing eyes ! 

2 The king himself comes near, 

And feasts his saints to-day ; 
Here we may sit, and see him here, 
And love, and praise, and pray. 

3 One day amid the place, 

Where my dear God hath been, 
Is sweeter than ten thousand days 
Of pleasurable sin. 

C. M. b\)0. Tune 14. 

Blest is the work, my God and king, 

To praise thy glorious name : 
By day thy wondrous grace to sing, 

By night thy truth proclaim. 

2 We hail thy day of rest, O Lord, 

And seek thy house of prayer, 
To meet thy saints, to hear thy word, 
And all thy works declare. 

3 Though sensual hearts, unchanged by grace, 

Such heavenly joys despise, 
Teach us to love thy dwelling-place, 
Thy day of rest to prize : 

4 Till, fixed within thy courts above, 

Far nobler songs we raise, 
Where every heart is filled with love, 
And every mouth with praise. 






the lord's day. 439 

S. M t)04. Tume 593. 

Our day of praise is done, 
The evening shadows fall ; 

Yet pass not from us with the sun, 
True light that lightenest alL 

2 Around the throne on high 

Where night can never be, 
The white-robed harpers of the sky- 
Bring ceaseless hymns to thee. 

3 Too faint our anthems here ; 

Too soon of praise we tire ; 
But oh, the strains, how full and clear, 
Of that eternal choir. 

4 Yet, Lord, to thy dear will 

If thou attune the heart, 

We in thine angels' music still 

May bear our lower part. 

5 'T is thine each soul to calm, 

Each wayward thought reclaim, 
And make our daily life a psalm 
Of glory to thy name. 

6 A little while, and then 

Shall come the glorious end ; 

And songs of angels and of men 

In perfect praise shall blend. 

U M, ODD. Tune 22. 

How sweet to leave the world awhile, 

And seek the presence of our Lord : 
Blest Saviour, on thy people smile, 

And come according to thy word. 
2 From busy scenes w T e now retreat, 

That we may here converse with thee : 
Ah, Lord, behold us at thy feet ; 

Let this the gate of heaven be. 



440 PUBLIC WORSHIP. 

3 Chief of ten thousand, now appear, ' 
That we by faith may see thy face ; 
Oh speak, that we thy voice may hear, 
And let thy presence fill this place, 

8s, 7s & 4s. 666. Tune 585. 

Come, thou soul-transforming Spirit I 
Bless the sower and the seed ; 

Let each heart thy grace inherit ; 
Raise the weak, the hungry feed ; 

From the gospel, 
Now supply thy people's need. 

2 Oh ! may all enjoy the blessing 

Which thy word 's designed to give : 
Let us all, thy love possessing, 
Joyfully the truth receive ; 

And for ever 
To thy praise and glory live, 

P. M. 667. Tune 195. 

God reveals his presence ; 

Let us now adore him, 

And with awe appear before him : 
God is in his temple ; 

All in us keep silence, 

And before him bow with reverence : 
Him alone, God we own : 

He 's our Lord and Saviour : 

Praise his name for ever. 

2 God reveals his presence, 

Whom the angelic legions 

Serve with awe in heavenly regions : 
Holy, holy, holy, 

Sing the hosts of heaven ; 

Praise to God be ever given : 
Condescend, to attend 



THE LOED's DAY. 441 

Graciously, O Jesus, 

To our songs and praises. 

3 Oh, majestic Being, 

Were but soul and body 

Thee to serve at all times ready : 

Might we, like the angels 
Who behold thy glory, 
With abasement sink before thee, 

And through grace be always, 
In our whole demeanor, 
To thy praise and honor. 

4 Grant us resignation, 

Hearts before thee bowed, 

With thy peace divine endowed : 
As a tender flower 

Opens and inclineth 

To the cheering sun which shineth ; 
So may we be from thee 

Rays of grace deriving, 

And thereby be thriving. 

5 Lord, come dwell within us, 

While on earth we tarry ; 
Make us thy blest sanctuary : 

Oh, vouchsafe thy presence ; 
Draw unto us nearer, 
And reveal thyself still clearer : 

Us direct and protect ; 
Thus we in all places 
Shall show forth thy praises. 

L. M. 668. Tune 22. 

Lo ! God is here ; let us adore, 

And own how dreadful is this place ; 

Let all within us feel his power, 
And silent bow before his face. 



442 PUBLIC WORSHIP. 

2 Lo ! God is here ; him day and night 

United choirs of angels sing ; 
To him, enthroned above all height, 
Let saints their humble worship bring. 

3 Lord God of hosts ! oh may our praise 

Thy courts with grateful incense fill ; 
Still may we stand before thy face, 
Still hear and do thy sovereign will. 

8s, 7s & 4s. 669. Tune58S. 

God is in his holy temple ; 

All the earth keep silence here ; 
Worship him in truth and spirit, 

Reverence him with godly fear ! 
Holy, holy, 

Lord of hosts, our Lord, appear. 

2 God in Christ reveals his presence, 

Throned upon the mercy-seat : 
Saints, rejoice ; and, sinners, tremble; 
Each prepare his God to meet : 

Lowly, lowly, 
Bow, adoring at his feet. 

3 Hail him here with songs of praises ; 

Him with prayers of faith surround ; 
Hearken to his glorious gospel, 

While the preacher's lips expound : 

Blessed, blessed, 
They who know the joyful sound ! 

S. M. 670. Tune 595. 

Lord of the worlds above, 
How pleasant and how fair 

The dwellings of thy grace and love, 
Thy earthly temples are ! 



the lord's day. 443 

2 To thy divine abode 

My longing heart aspires, 
And pants to see the living God, 
With ever warm desires. 

3 The sparrow for her young 

With pleasure seeks a nest ; 
And, wandering far, the swallows long 
To find their wonted rest. 

4 O Lord, my spirit faints, 

With equal love and zeal, 
Among thy ever blessed saints 
E'en now to rise and dwell. 

5 To spend one sacred day, 

Where God and saints abide, 
Affords the soul diviner joy 
Than thousand days beside. 

6 Humbly to keep the door 

Where God, the Lord, resorts, 

A thousand times I love it more 

Than shine in splendid courts. 

7 Thrice blest and happy he, 

Whose spirit humbly trusts 
For each good gift alone in thee, 
Jehovah, Lord of hosts. 

L. M. b<l. Tune 22. 

Jesus, where'er thy people meet, 
There they behold thy mercy-seat ; 
Where'er they seek thee, thou art found, 
And every place is hallowed ground. 

2 For thou, within no walls confined, 
Inhabitest the humble mind ; 
Such ever bring thee where they come, 
And going, take thee to their home. 



444 PUBLIC WORSHIP. 

3 Dear shepherd of thy chosen few, 
Thy former mercies here renew ; 
Here to our waiting hearts proclaim 
The sweetness of thy saving name. 

4 Here may we prove the power of prayer, 
To strengthen faith, and sweeten care, 
To teach our faint desires to rise, 

And bring all heaven before our eyes. 

L. M. 672. Tune 22. 

Lord Christ, reveal thy holy face, 
And send the Spirit of thy grace 
To fill our hearts with fervent zeal, 
To learn thy truth, and do thy will. 

2 Lord, lead us in thy holy ways, 
And teach our lips to tell thy praise ; 
Revive our hope, our faith increase, 
To taste the sweetness of thy grace : 

3 Till we with angels join to sing 
Eternal praise to thee, our king ; 
Till we behold thy face most bright, 
In joy and everlasting light. 

4 To God the Father, God the Son, 
And God the Spirit, three in one, 
Be honor, praise and glory given 
By all on earth and all in heaven. 

P. M. OlO. Tune 2SO. 

From thy holy habitation, 
O God of grace and consolation, 
Behold us, met before thy throne ; 
Saviour, to believers precious, 
With sanctified delights refresh us, 
And us, as thine, in mercy own : 



PUBLIC WORSHIP. 445 

We humbly cry to tliee, 

Send now prosperity; 

Let thy beauty 

On us appear, 

Establish here 

Our work, the work of praise and prayer. 

C. M. 0/4. Tune 14. 

Zion, where God records his name, 

In our esteem is dear ; 
Tasting his goodness, we exclaim, 

J T is good to sojourn here. 

2 We see his beauty, and admire 

The glories of his house ; 
Into his will we here inquire, 
And here we pay our vows. 

3 Dear Saviour, bless us from on nigh, 

Infuse thy love and fear ; 
And let our lives exemplify 
The precious truths we hear. 

4 And as successively we quit 

This mortal, dying frame, 
May others here before thee meet, 
To bless thy holy name. 

7s. 675. Tune 11. 

Shepherd of thy blood-bought sheep, 
Teach the stony heart to weep ; 
Let the blind have eyes to see, 
See themselves and look on thee. 

2 Let the minds of all our youth 
Feel the force of sacred truth ; 
While the gospel-call they hear, 
May they learn to love and fear. 



446 PUBLIC WORSHIP. 

3 Show them what their ways have been, 
Show them the desert of sin ; 

Then thy dying love reveal, 
This shall melt a heart of steel. 

4 Where thou hast thy work begun, 
Give new strength the race to run ; 
Scatter darkness, doubts and fears, 
Wipe away the mourner's tears. 

5 Bless us all, both old and young ; 
Call forth praise from every tongue : 
Let the whole assembly prove 

Thy rich grace and dying love. 

C. M. OTO. Tune 14. 

Eternal sun of righteousness, 

Display thy beams divine, 
And cause the glory of thy face 

Upon our hearts to shine. 

2 Light in thy light, oh may we see, 
Thy grace and mercy prove, 
Revived, and cheered, and blest by thee, 
The God of pardoning love. 

7s, 8s <& 8s. UlL « Tune 84. 

Blessed Jesus, at thy word 

We are gathered all to hear thee ; 

Let our hearts and souls be stirred 
Now to seek and love and fear thee ; 

By thy teachings sweet and holy, 

Drawn from earth to love thee solely. 

2 All our knowledge, sense, and sight 
Lie in deepest darkness shrouded, 
Till thy Spirit breaks our night 

With the beams of truth unclouded : 
Thou alone to God canst win us, 
Thou must work all good within us. 



PUBLIC WORSHIP. 447 

3 Gracious Lord, thyself impart ! 

Light of light, from God proceeding, 
Open thou our ears and heart, 

Help us by thy Spirit's pleading, 
Hear the cry thy people raises, 
Hear, and bless our prayers and praises. 

8s & 7s. 678. Tune 167. 

Peace be to this congregation, 

Peace to every soul therein ; 
Peace which flows from Christ's salvation, 

Peace, the seal of cancelled sin ; 
Peace that speaks its heavenly giver, 

Peace, to earthly minds unknown ; 
Peace divine that lasts for ever, 

Here erect its glorious throne. 

P. M. 679. Tune 159. 

All hail ! thy church's Saviour dear ! 

Jesus, her glorious head, 
To thy disciples now appear, 

As risen from the dead ; 
Let our rejoicing souls in thee 
The tokens of thy passion see, 
And hear thy gentle voice anew 
Say, Peace be unto you ! 

2 Remembering what our fathers told 

Thou didst in their young day, 
This solemn jubilee we hold, 

That we, as then did they, 
Ourselves in covenant may bind, 
With soul and strength, with heart and mind, 
Through life, in death, on land, o'er sea, 
Meekly to follow thee. 

3 Revive thy work amid the years ; 

Our brethren still employ, 



448 PUBLIC WORSHIP. 

In heathen lands to sow in tears, 

With hope to reap in joy ; 
Though wide the fields, the laborers few, 
If thou our failing faith renew, 
The weakest of thy servants, we 
Can do all things, through thee. 

L. M. D. 680. Tune 166. 

Welcome among thy flock of grace 

With joyful acclamation, 
Thou, whom our shepherd we confess : 

Come, feed thy congregation : 
We own the doctrine of thy cross 

To be our sole foundation ; 
Accept from every one of us 

The deepest adoration. 

2 Lord Jesus, to our hearts reveal 

Thy grace and love unceasing ; 
Thy hand, once pierced with the nail, 

Bestow on us a blessing ; 
That hand which to thy family, 

With tender love's affection, 
Ere thou ascendedst up on high, 

Imparted benediction. 

3 O thou, the church's head and Lord, 

Who as a shepherd leadest 
Thy flock, and richly with thy word 

And sacrament us feedest : 
What shall we say ? lost in amaze, 

Our hearts bow down before thee ; 
For none sufficiently can praise, 

Love, honor, or adore thee. 

4 O Spirit in the Godhead's throne, 

Accept our adoration ; 
Thou ever didst attend the Son, 
And aid his ministration ; 






PUBLIC WOESHIP. 449 

Thou teachest us the way to bliss : 

Keep under thy protection 
That church of which he ruler is ; 

We'll follow thy direction. 

lOs & 7s. 681. Tune 185. 

Gracious Lord, our shepherd and salvation, 

In thy presence we appear ; 
Own us as thy flock and congregation, 

Let us feel that thou art near : 
May we all enjoy thy love and favor, 
And obey thee as our head and Saviour, 
Who, by thy most precious blood, 
Madest us, sinners, heirs of God. 

2 Lord, receive the thanks and adoration, 

Which to thee we humbly pay, 
For our calling and predestination, 

Blessed Saviour, on this day ; 
Give us grace to walk as thine anointed, 
In the path thou hast for us appointed ; 
We devote most heartily 
Soul and body unto thee. 

3 Chosen flock, thy faithful shepherd follow, 

Who laid down his life for thee ; 
All thy days unto his service hallow, 

Each his true disciple be : 
Evermore rejoice to do his pleasure, 
Be the fullness of his grace thy treasure ; 
Should success thy labor crown, 
Give the praise to him alone. 

10s<&7s. Oo2. Tune 185. 

Grace and peace from God our blessed Sa- 
viour 
Be with all who love his name : 
Church of Christ, his service deem a favor, 
Joyfully his death proclaim : 
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450 PUBLIC WORSHIP. 

Be prepared for rest or for employment, 
From activity derive enjoyment ; 
Serve with zeal and faithfulness, 
Filled with love his name confess. 

2 Gracious Father, bless this congregation 

As the purchase of thy Son ; 
For his sake behold us with compassion, 

And us all thy children own ; 
Jesus, grant to us thy peace and favor ; 
Holy Ghost, abide with us for ever, 
And to us Christ's love explain : 
Hear us, Lord our God : Amen. 

L. M. 683. Tune 22. 

Thy presence, gracious God, afford, 
Prepare us to receive thy word ; 
Now let thy voice engage our ear, 
And faith be mixed with what we hear. 

2 Distracting thoughts and cares remove, 
And fix our hearts and hopes above : 
With food divine may we be fed, 
And satisfied with living bread. 

3 To each thy sacred word apply, 
With sovereign power and energy ; 
And may we, in thy faith and fear, 
Reduce to practice what we hear. 

4 Father, in us thy Son reveal ; 
Teach us to know, and do thy will; 
Thy saving power and love display, 
And guide us to the realms of day. 

L. M. Oo4. Tune 90. 

Not to the mount that burned with fire, 
To darkness, tempest, and the sound 
Of trumpet, waxing higher and higher, 
Nor voice of words that rent the ground, 



PUBLIC WORSHIP. 451 

While Israel heard, with trembling awe, 
Jehovah thunder forth his law : 

But to Mount Zion we are come, 
The city of the living God, 
Jerusalem, our heavenly home, 
The courts by angel-legions trod, 
Where meet in everlasting love, 
The church of the first-born above : 

To God, the judge of quick and dead, 
The perfect spirits of the just, 
Jesus, our great new-covenant head, 
The blood of sprinkling, from the dust, 
That better things than Abel's cries, 
And pleads a Saviour's sacrifice. 

Oh hearken to the healing voice, 

That speaks from heaven in tones so mild ! 

To-day are life and death our choice ; 

To-day, through mercy reconciled, 

Our all to God we yet may give : 

Now let us hear his voice and live. 



L. M. 685. Tune 22. 

Hosanna to the living Lord ! 
Hosanna to th' incarnate Word ! 
To Christ, Creator, Saviour, King, 
Let earth, let heaven, hosanna sing. 

2 " Hosanna, Lord !" thine angels cry, 
" Hosanna, Lord !" thy saints reply ; 
Above, beneath us, and around, 
The dead and living swell the sound. 

3 O Saviour ! with protecting care, 
Return to this thy house of prayer, 
Assembled in thy sacred name, 
Where we thy parting promise claim. 



452 PUBLIC WORSHIP. 

4 But, chiefest, in our cleansed breast, 
Eternal ! bid thy Spirit rest, 

And make our secret soul to be 
A temple, pure and worthy thee. 

5 So, in the last and dreadful day, 
When earth and heaven shall melt away, 
Thy flock, redeemed from sinful stain, 
Shall swell the sound of praise again. 

S. M. OOU. Tune S95. 

Let not your heart be faint, 

My peace I give to you : 
Such peace, as reason never planned, 

As worldlings never knew. 

2 It speaks a ransomed world, 

A Father reconciled, 
A sinner to a saint transformed, 
A rebel to a child. 

3 It tells of joys to come, 

It soothes the troubled breast, 
It shines, a star amid the storm, 
The harbinger of rest. 

4 Then murmur not, nor mourn, 

My people faint and few, 
Though earth to its foundation shake, 
My peace I leave with you. 

us & 8s. boT. 

Be joyful in God, all ye lands of the earth ; 

Oh serve him with gladness and fear ; 
Exult in his presence with music and mirth ; 

With love and devotion draw near. 
2 For Jehovah is God, and Jehovah alone, 

Creator and ruler o'er all ; 
And we are his people, his sceptre we own ; 

His sheep, and we follow his call. 






PUBLIC WORSHIP. 453 

3 Oh, enter his gates with thanksgiving and song ; 

Your vows in his temple proclaim ; 
His praise with melodious accordance prolong, 
And bless his adorable name. 

4 For good is the Lord, inexpressibly good, 

And we are the work of his hand ; 
His mercy and truth from eternity stood, 
And shall to eternity stand. 

C. M. OOO. Tune 14. 

Almighty God, thy word is cast 
• Like seed into the ground ; 

Now let the dew of heaven descend, 
And righteous fruits abound. 

2 Let not the foe of Christ and man 

This holy seed remove ; 
But give it root in every heart, 
To bring forth fruits of love. 

3 Let not the world's deceitful cares 

The rising plant destroy ; 
But let it yield, a hundred-fold, 
The fruits of peace and joy. 

4 Nor let thy word, so kindly sent 

To raise us to thy throne, 
Return to thee, and sadly tell, 
That we reject thy Son. 

5 Oft as the precious seed is sown, 

Thy quickening grace bestow ; 
That all, whose souls the truth receive, 
Its saving power may know. 

7s. 689. Tune 11. 

To thy temple I repair, 
Lord ! I love to worship there, 
When, within the veil, I meet 
Christ before the mercy-seat. 



454 PUBLIC WORSHIP. 

2 While thy glorious praise is sung, 
Touch my lips, unloose my tongue, 
That my joyful soul may bless 
Thee, the Lord, my righteousness. 

3 While the prayers of saints ascend, 
God of love ! to mine attend ; 
Hear me, for thy Spirit pleads, 
Hear, for Jesus intercedes. 

4 While thy ministers proclaim 
Peace and pardon in thy name, 
Through their voice, by faith, may I 
Hear thee speaking from the sky. • 

5 From thy house, when I return, 
May my heart within me burn ; 
And at evening let me say, 

" I have walked with God to-day." 

P. M. 690. Tune 230. 

Jesus, God of our salvation, 

Behold thy church with supplication 

Humbly appears before thy face ; 

By thy powerful love constrained, 

Since from thy death we life obtained, 

We give thee glory, thanks, and praise : 

Oh listen to our prayer, 

To meet thee us prepare 

With due reverence ; 

No tongue can tell what joy we feel, 

When thou, Lord, dost thyself reveal. 

2 Thus our bliss will last for ever ; 
While we enjoy thy love and favor, 
And safe beneath thy shadow rest, 
We with joyful acclamation 
Adore thee as thy congregation, 
Thou art our head and Lord confessed : 
To thee, ancient of days, 



PUBLIC WORSHIP. 455 

Be honor, power, and praise 
Now and ever : 
Lord, grant that we eternally 
May put our trust alone in thee. 

6s & 5s. 691. Tune 141. 

Own thy congregation, 

O thou slaughtered Lamb ; 
We are here assembled 

In thy holy name ; 
Look upon thy people, 

Whom thou by thy blood 
Hast in love redeemed, 

And brought nigh to God, 

2 Thou hast kindly led us 

For these many years ; 
Ah, accept our praises 

And our grateful tears : 
Grant us all the favor 

To obey thy voice ; 
Yea, what thou directest, 

Be our only choice. 

3 Church, who art arrayed 

In the glorious dress 
Of thy Lord and Saviour's 

Spotless righteousness, 
Be both now and ever 

By his blood kept clean, 
And in all thy members 

Be his likeness seen. 

6s, 7s & 7s. 692. Tune 341. 

Lord, in thy name we meet 
Before thy mercy-seat ; 
Sacred may each moment be, 
Spent in solemn worship here : 



456 PUBLIC WORSHIP. 

May our incense rise to thee, 
Songs of praise, the voice of prayer. 

2 Here are we richly fed, 
Refreshed and comforted ; 
Nourished with celestial food, 

Blest with streams from thee, the rock; 
We with humble gratitude 
Praise thee, shepherd of thy flock. 

3 Thou Lamb of God once slain, 
Thy people's strength remain ; 
Oh, preserve us in thy love, 
Us in thy pavilion hide ; 
Ne'er thy hand from us remove, 
Be in life and death our guide. 



L. M. D. OtM. Tune 160. 

Lord Jesus, for our call of grace, 

To praise thy name in fellowship 
We humbly meet before thy face, 

And in thy presence love-feast keep : 
Shed in our hearts thy love abroad, 

Thy Spirit's unction now impart ; 
Grant we may all, O Lamb of God, 

In thee be truly one in heart. 

6s, 7s & 7s. 694, Tune 341. 

To Christ we homage pay ; 

We covenant this day, 
Him to serve with all our strength ; 

Him to love with all our heart ; 
Him to follow, till at length 

We obtain in heaven our part. 

H. M. 695. Tune 342. 

On what has now been sown, 
Thy blessing, Lord, bestow ; 



PUBLIC WORSHIP. 457 

The power is thine alone 

To make it spring and grow ; 
Do thou the gracious harvest raise, 
And thou alone shalt have the praise. 

2 To thee our wants are known, 

From thee are all our powers, 
Accept what is thine own, 

And pardon what is ours : 
Our praises, Lord, and prayers receive, 
And to thy word a blessing give. 

3 Oh grant that each of us, 

Who meet before thee here, 
May meet together thus, 

When thou and thine appear, 
And follow thee to heaven our home ; 
Even so, Amen : Lord Jesus, come ! 

P. M. 696. Tnue 159. 

We now return each to his tent, 

Joyful and glad of heart, 
And from our solemn covenant 

Through grace will ne'er depart : 
Once more we pledge both heart and hand, 
As in God's preseuce here we stand, 
To live to him, and him alone, 
Till we surround his throne. 

8s, 7s & 4s. by I . Tune 585. 

Lord ! dismiss us with thy blessing, 
Fill our hearts with joy and peace ; 

Let us each, thy love possessing, 
Triumph in redeeming grace : 

O refresh us, 
Traveling through this wilderness, 

2 Thanks we give and adoration, 
For thy gospel's joyful sound ; 



458 PUBLIC WORSHIP. 

May the fruits of thy salvation 
In our hearts and lives abound : 

May thy presence 
With us, evermore, be found. 

3 So, whene'er the signal's given, 
Us from earth to call away, 
Borne on angels' wings to heaven, 
Glad the summons to obey, 

We shall surely 
Reign with Christ in endless day. 

L. M. 698. Tune 22. 

Dismiss us with thy blessing, Lord ! 
Help us to feed upon thy word : 
All that has been amiss forgive, 
And let thy truth within us live. 

2 Though we are guilty, thou art good ; 
Sprinkle our works with Jesus' blood : 
Give every fettered soul release, 
And bid us all depart in peace. 

S. M. 699. Tune 595. 

Once more, before we part, 
Oh bless the Saviour's name ; 

Let every tongue and every heart 
Adore and praise the same. 

2 Lord, in thy grace we came, 

That blessing still impart ; 
We met in Jesus' sacred name, 
In Jesus' name we part. 

3 Still on thy holy word 

Help us to feed, and grow, 
Still to go on to know the Lord, 
And practice what we know. 



PUBLIC WORSHIP. 459 

4 Now, Lord, before we part, 
Help us to bless thy name : 
Let every tongue and every heart 
Adore and praise the same. 

7s. 700. Tune 581. 

Safely through another week, 
God has brought us on our way : 

Let us now a blessing seek, 
Waiting in his courts to-day ; 

Day of all the week the best, 

Emblem of eternal rest. 

2 Mercies multiplied each hour 

Through the week, our praise demand ; 
Guarded by thy mighty power, 

Fed and guided by thy hand ; 
Though ungrateful we have been, 
Only made returns of sin. 

3 While we pray for pardoning grace, 

Through the dear Redeemer's name, 
Show thy reconciling face, 

Take away our sin and shame : 
From our worldly cares set free, 
May we rest this day in thee. 

4 Here we 're come, thy name to praise ; 

Let us feel thy presence near : 
May thy glory meet our eyes, 

While we in thy house appear : 
Here afford us, Lord, a taste 
Of our everlasting feast. 

5 May the gospel's joyful sound 

Conquer sinners, comfort saints ; 
Make the fruits of grace abound, 

Bring relief for all complaints : 
Thus may all our Sabbaths prove, 
Till we join the Church above. 



460 REVIVALS. 

7s. 701. Tune 581. 

Safely through another week 
God hath brought us on our way 

Let us now a blessing seek 

On the approaching Sabbath day ; 

Day of all the week the best, 

Emblem of eternal rest. 

2 Mercies, multiplied each hour, 

Gracious Lord, our praise demand ; 
Guarded by thy mighty power, 

Nourished by thy bounteous hand : 
Now from worldly cares set free, 
May we rest this night with thee. 

3 When the morn shall bid us rise 

May we feel thy presence near ; 
May thy glory meet our eyes, 

When we in thy house appear ; 
And may all our Sabbaths prove 
Foretastes of the joys above. 



REVIVALS. 
8s, 7s & 6s. l\)/£. 

Lord ! I hear of showers of blessing 
Thou art scattering full and free, 

Showers the thirsty land refreshing ; 
Let some droppings fall on me, 

Even me, even me ! 
Let some droppings fall on me. 

2 Pass me not, O gracious Father ! 
Sinful though my heart may be ; 
Thou might'st pass me, but the rather 
Let thy mercy light on me, 

Even me, even me ! 
Let some droppings fall on me. 



REVIVALS. 461 

3 Pass me not, O tender Saviour ! 

Let me love and cling to thee ; 
I am longing for tliy favor ; 

When thou comest, call for me, 

Even me, even me ! 
Let some droppings fall on me. 

4 Pass me not, O mighty Spirit ! 

Thou canst make the blind to see ; 
Witnesser of Jesus' merit, 

Speak the word of power to me, 

Even me, even me ! 
Let some droppings fall on me. 

5 Have I long in sin been sleeping, 

Long been slighting, grieving thee ? 
Has the world my heart been keeping ? 
Oh, forgive and rescue me, 

Even me, even me ! 
Let some droppings fall on me. 

6 Love of God, so pure and changeless, 

Blood of God, so rich and free, 
Grace of God, so strong and boundless, 
Magnify them all in me, 

Even me, even me ! 
Let some droppings fall on me. 

8s, 7s & 4s. i\JO. Tune 585. 

Saviour, visit thy plantation, 
Grant us, Lord, a gracious rain ! 

All will come to desolation, 
Unless thou return again : 

Lord, revive us ; 
All our help must come from thee ! 

2 Keep no longer at a distance, 
Shine upon us from on high, 



462 REVIVALS. 

Lest, for want of thine assistance, 
Every plant should droop and die : 

Lord, revive us ; 
All our help must come from thee ! 

3 Dearest Saviour, hasten hither, 

Thou canst make them bloom again ! 
Oh, permit them not to wither, 
Let not all our hopes be vain ! 

Lord, revive us ; 
All our help must come from thee ! 

4 Let our mutual love be fervent ; 

Make us prevalent in prayers ; 
Let each one, esteemed thy servant, 
Shun the world's bewitching snares. 

Lord, revive us ; 
All our help must come from thee ! 

5 Break the tempter's fatal power ; 

Turn the stony heart to flesh ; 
And begin from this good hour 
To revive thy work afresh : 

Lord, revive us ; 
All our help must come from thee. 

704. 

Pass me not, O gentle Saviour, 

Hear my humble cry ; 
While on others thou art smiling, 

Do not pass me by. 
Saviour, Saviour, hear my humble cry, 
While on others thou art calling, 

Do not pass me by. 

2 Let me at a throne of mercy 
Find a sweet relief, 
Kneeling there in deep contrition, 
Help my unbelief. 



MISSIONARY. 463 

3 Trusting only in thy merit, 

Would I seek thy face : 
Heal my wounded, broken spirit, 
Save me by thy grace. 

4 Thou the spring of all my comfort, 

More than life to me, 
Whom have I on earth beside thee ? 
Whom in heaven but thee? 

S. M. ^OO. Tune 582. 

O Lord ! thy work revive 

In Zion's gloomy hour, 
And let our dying graces live 

By thy restoring power. 

2 Oh let thy chosen few 

Awake to earnest prayer ; 
Their covenant again renew, 
And walk in filial fear. 

3 Thy Spirit then will speak 

Through lips of humble clay, 
Till hearts of adamant shall break, 
Till rebels shall obey. 

4 Now lend thy gracious ear, 

Now listen to our cry ; 
Oh come, and bring salvation near ; 
Our souls on thee rely. 



MISSIONARY. 



7s & 6s. jOu. Tune 151. 

The morning light is breaking ; 

The darkness disappears ; 
The sons of earth are waking 

To penitential tears ; 



464 MISSIONARY. 

Each breeze that sweeps the ocean 

Brings tidings from afar 
Of nations in commotion, 

Prepared for Zion's war. 

2 Rich dews of grace come o'er us 

In many a gentle shower, 
And brighter scenes before us 

Are opening every hour ; 
Each cry to heaven going 

Abundant answers brings, 
And heavenly gales are blowing 

With peace upon their wings. 

3 See heathen nations bending 

Before the God we love, 
And thousand hearts ascending 

In gratitude above ; 
While sinners, now confessing, 

The gospel call obey, 
And seek the Saviour's blessing, 

A nation in a day. 

4 Blest river of salvation, 

Pursue thine onward way ; 
Flow thou to every nation, 

Nor in thy richness stay : 
Stay not, till all the lowly 

Triumphant reach their home; 
Stay not, till all the holy 

Proclaim : The Lord is come. 

7s. 1 J . Tune 205 

Hark ! the song of jubilee, 
Loud as mighty thunders roar, 

Or the fullness of the sea, 

When it breaks upon the .shore 

" Hallelujah ! for the Lord 
God omnipotent shall reign !" 



MISSIONARY. 465 

Hallelujah ! let the word 

Echo round the earth and main. 

2 Hallelujah ! hark ! the sound, 

From the depths unto the skies, 
Wakes, above, beneath, around, 

All creation's harmonies: 
See Jehovah's banners furled ! 

Sheathed his sword ! he speaks, 't is done ; 
And the kingdoms of this world 

Are the kingdoms of his Son. 

3 He shall reign from pole to pole 

With illimitable sway ; 
He shall reign, when, like a scroll, 

Yonder heavens have passed away : 
Then the end ; beneath his rod, 

Man's last enemy shall fall 
Hallelujah ! Christ in God, 

God in Christ, is all in all. 

C. M. D. 708. Tune 590. 

Thy mercy, Lord, to us dispense, 

Thy blessing on us pour ; 
Lift up thy gracious countenance 

Upon us evermore : 
Oh may we fully know thy mind, 

Thy saving word proclaim, 
That many heathen-tribes may find 

Salvation in thy name. 

2 In these our days exalt thy grace, 

Thy precious gospel spread ; 
That for the travail of thy soul 

Thou mayst behold thy seed : 
Oh may thy knowledge fill the earth ; 

Increase the number still 
Of those who in thy word believe, 

And do thy holy will. 

30 



466 MISSIONARY. 

3 Lord, by thy Spirit us prepare 

To follow thy command, 
To execute thy utmost aim, 

And in thy presence stand, 
As servants willing to be used, 

Who in thy work delight, 
And offer freely praise and prayer 

As incense day and night. 



4 Hereto we gladly say, Amen ; 

We have this truth avowed, 
That we in spirit, body, soul, 

Are bound to serve our God, 
Who touched, and drew, and wooed our hearts, 

And conquered us by love ; 
To him we have engaged ourselves, 

Oh may we faithful prove. 

L. M. TOy. Tune 22. 

There 's but a small beginning made, 
The earth is still o'ercast with shade : 
Break forth, thou sun of righteousness, 
With healing beams the nations bless. 

2 Whene'er we to mankind proclaim 
Thy dying love and precious name, 
Support thy servants' weakness, Lord, 
By thy blest Spirit, grace, and word. 

3 Lord of the harvest, laborers send, 
Who willing are their Jives to spend 
In scorching heat and chilling cold, 
To bring the heathen to thy fold. 

4 When all our labor here is o'er, 

And when our light shall burn no more, 
When our endeavors have an end, 
Then let our souls to thee ascend. 



MISSIONARY. 467 

8s & 7s. 710. Tune 167. 

Saviour ! sprinkle many nations, 

Fruitful let thy sorrows be ; 
By thy pains and consolations, 

Draw the Gentiles unto thee : 
Of thy cross the wondrous story, 

Be it to the nations told ; 
Let them see thee in thy glory, 

And thy mercy manifold. 

2 Far and wide, though all unknowing, 

Pants for thee each mortal breast ; 
Human tears for thee are flowing, 

Human hearts in thee would rest, 
Thirsting, as for dews of even, 

As the new-mown grass for rain ; 
Thee they seek, as God of heaven, 

Thee, as man, for sinners slain. 

3 Saviour, lo ! the isles are waiting, 

Stretched the hand, and strained the sight, 
For thy Spirit, new creating, 

Love's pure flame and wisdom's light ; 
Give the word, and of the preacher 

Speed the foot, and touch the tongue, 
Till on earth, by every creature, 

Glory to the Lamb be sung. 

8s, 7s & 4s. ^11. Tune 585. 

O'er the realms of pagan darkness, 

Let the eye of pity gaze ; 
See the kindreds of the people, 

Lost in sin's bewildering maze ; 
Darkness brooding 

On the face of all the earth ! 

2 Light of them that sit in darkness ! 
Rise and shine, thy blessings bring ; 



468 MISSIONARY. 

Light, to lighten all the Gentiles ! 
Rise with healing in thy wing : 

To thy brightness, 
Let all kings and nations come. 

3 May the heathen, now adoring 

Idol gods of wood and stone, 
Come, and, worshiping before him, 
Serve the living God alone : 

Let thy glory 
Fill the earth, as floods the sea. 

4 Thou, to whom all power is given ! 

Speak the word ; at thy command, 
Let the company of preachers 

Spread thy name from land to land : 

Lord ! be with them 
Alway, to the end. of time. 

L. M. 712. Tune 22. 

From all that dwell below the skies 
Let the Creator's praise arise ; 
Let the Redeemer's name be sung 
Through every land, by every tongue. 

2 Eternal are thy mercies, Lord ! 
Eternal truth attends thy word ; 
Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore, 
Till suns shall rise and set no more. 

7s & 6s. TlO. Tune 151. 

Oh, that the Lord's salvation 

Were out of Zion come ; 
To heal his ancient nation, 

To lead his outcasts home ! 
How long the holy city 

Shall heathen feet profane ? 
Return, O Lord, in pity ; 

Rebuild her walls again. 



MISSIONARY. 469 

2 Let fall thy rod of terror, 

Thy saving grace impart ; 
Roll back the vail of error, 

Release the fettered heart ; 
Let Israel, home returning, 

Her lost Messiah see ; 
Give oil of joy for mourning, 

And bind thy church to thee. 

7s. 714. Tune 11. 

Wake the song of jubilee, 
Let it echo o'er the sea ; 
Now is come the promised hour ; 
Jesus reigns with glorious power. 

2 All ye nations, join and sing, 

Praise your Saviour, praise your King ; 
Let it sound from shore to shore, 
" Jesus reigns for evermore." 

3 Hark ! the desert lands rejoice, 
And the islands join their voice ; 
Joy ! the whole creation sings, 

" Jesus is the King of kings !" 

P. M. 715. Tune 221. 

The springs of salvation from Christ the 
rock bursting, 
And flowing through the wilderness, 
Refresh and enliven his heritage thirsting , 

Abundant are the showers of grace ; 
As rain overstreaming the parched ground, 
With plenty now T teeming, spreads verdure 

round, 
The promised blessing its influence diffuses, 
And fruit, to the husbandman grateful, pro- 
duces. 



470 MISSIONARY. 

2 " I '11 bless thee and thou shalt be set for a 
blessing/' 
Thus saith the Lord, " to all around :" 
Oh may we, in grace and in number increas- 
ing* 
In faith which works by love abound : 
Upon thy grace founded immovably, 
And rooted and grounded in love to thee ; 
Thus shall we in doctrine, in word and be- 
havior, 
To others of life unto life prove a savor. 

7s & 6s. 716. Tune 151. 

From Greenland's icy mountains, 

From India's coral strand, 
Where Afric's sunny fountains 

Roll down their golden sand ; 
From many an ancient river, 

From many a palmy plain, 
They call us to deliver 

Their land from error's chain. 

2 What though the spicy breezes 

Blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle ; 
Though every prospect pleases, 

And only man is vile : 
In vain with lavish kindness 

The gifts of God are strown ; 
The heathen, in his blindness, 

Bows down to wood and stone ! 

3 Shall we, whose souls are lighted 

With wisdom from on high, 
Shall we to men benighted 

The lamp of life deny ? 
Salvation ! O salvation ! 

The joyful sound proclaim, 
Till earth's remotest nation 

Has learned Messiah's name. 



MISSIONARY. 471 

4 Waft, waft, ye winds, his story, 

And you, ye waters, roll, 
Till, like a sea of glory, 

It spreads from pole to pole ; 
Till o'er our ransomed nature 

The Lamb for sinners slain, 
Redeemer, king, creator, 

In bliss returns to reign. 

S. M. i IT. Tune 595. 

Lord of the harvest! hear 

Thy needy servants' cry ; 
Answer our faith's effectual prayer, 

And all our wants supply. 

2 On thee we humbly wait ; 

Our wants are in thy view ; 
Thy harvest, truly, Lord ! is great, 
The laborers are few. 

3 Convert and send forth more 

Into thy church abroad, 
And let them speak thy word of power, 
As workers with their God. 

4 Oh ! let them spread thy name, 

Their mission fully prove ; 

Thy universal grace proclaim, 

Thine all redeeming love. 

L. M. i lo. Tune 22. 

Whex shall thine hour, dear Jesus, come, 
That Israel's sons shall be brought home '( 
When shall they in thy name confide, 
Whom once their fathers crucified ? 

2 When shall that hour of grace appear, 
That rends their vail as Christ draws near ? 
When shall they feel what Thomas felt, 
When 'fore his wounded side he knelt. 



472 MISSIONARY. 

3 Then, Father, all thy family 
Shall in thy house assembled be, 
And bless the Lamb who once was slain ; 
Come soon, Lord Jesus, come : Amen. 

7s. 719. Tune 11. 

Hasten, Lord ! the glorious time 
When, beneath Messiah's sway, 

Every nation, every clime, 
Shall the gospel's call obey. 

2 Mightiest kings his power shall own, 

Heathen tribes his name adore ; 
Satan and his host, o'erthrown, 

Bound in chains, shall hurt no more. 

3 Then shall wars and tumults cease, 

Then be banished grief and pain ; 
Righteousness and joy and peace 
Undisturbed shall ever reign. 

4 Bless we, then, our gracious Lord ; 

Ever praise his glorious name ; 
All his mighty acts record ; 

All his wondrous love proclaim. 

7s<&6s. 720. TunelSl. 

When shall the voice of singing 

Flow joyfully along, 
When hill and valley, ringing 

With one triumphant song, 
Proclaim the contest ended, 

And him, who once was slain, 
Again to earth descended, 

In righteousness to reign? 
2 Then from the craggy mountains 

The sacred shout shall fly ; 
And shady vales and fountains 

Shall echo the reply: 



MISSIONARY. 473 

High tower and lowly dwelling 
Shall send the chorus round, 

All, hallelujah swelling 
In one eternal sound. 

7s. i Z\. Tune 11. 

Hark, the distant isles proclaim 

Glory to Messiah's name ; 
Hymns of praise unheard before 

Echo from the farthest shore. 

2 Hearts that once were taught to ow T n 

Idol gods of wood and stone, 
Is ow to light and life restored, 
Honor Jesus as their Lord. 

3 Blessed Saviour, still proceed, 

Bid the glorious conquest speed ; 
Let this first refreshing ray 
Brighten to a perfect day. 

8s, 7s & 4s. i 22. Tune 58S. 

Speed thy servants, Saviour, speed them, 
Thou art Lord of winds and waves ; 

They are bound, but thou hast freed them ; 
Now T they go to free the slaves ; 

Be thou with them, 
'T is thine arm alone that saves. 

2 When they reach the land of strangers, 

And the prospect dark appears, 
Nothing seen but toil and dangers, 
Nothing felt but doubts and fears ; 

Be thou with them : 
Hear their sighs, and count their tears. 

3 When they think of home, now dearer 

Than it ever seemed before, 



474 MISSIONARY. 

Bring the promised glory nearer ; 
Let them see that peaceful shore, 

Where thy people 
Rest from toil, and weep no more : 

4 There to reap, in joy forever, 

Fruit that grows from seed here sown, 
There to be with him who never 
Ceases to preserve his own, 

And with gladness 
Give the praise to him alone. 

8s, 7s <fc 4s. J £0. Tune 585. 

Souls in heathen darkness lying, 
Where no light has broken through, 

Souls that Jesus bought by dying, 
Whom his soul in travail knew : 

Thousand voices 
Call us, o'er the waters blue. 

2 Christians, hearken ! none has taught them 

Of his love so deep and dear ; 
Of the precious price that bought them ; 
Of the nail, the thorn, the spear ; 

Ye who know Him, 
Guide them from their darkness drear. 

3 Haste, O haste ! and spread the tidings 

Wide to earth's remotest strand ; 
Let no brother's bitter chidings 
Rise against us when we stand 

In the judgment, 
From some far, forgotten land. 

4 Lo ! the hills for harvest whiten, 

All along each distant shore ; 
Seaward far the islands brighten ; 
Light of nations, lead us o'er ; 

When we seek them, 
Let thy Spirit go before. 



THE SERVANTS OF CHRIST. 475 

P.M. 724. Tu.nel55. 

Oh, what praise in highest strain, 
By the ransomed host in heaven 

Will be given 
To him who brought us to God 

By his blood, 
When of every tongue and nation 
There will be with exultation 
But one flock and shepherd known. 

2 Amen, Jesus' words are true ; 
Surely he his gracious promise 

Will accomplish : 
Ye his servants, ready stand 

In each land, 
Yea, in the most distant places, 
Till he comes, to sound his praises, 
And make known his saving name. 



THE SERVANTS OF CHRIST. 

S. M. D 7^0. Tune 595, 

Ambassadors of Christ, 

Know ye the way you go ? 
It is a path not strewed with flowers, 

But yielding thorns and woe : 
All who Christ crucified 

Their only Saviour own, 
Meet often with such treatment base, 

As to their Lord was shown. 

2 But see, the fields are white ; 
Go therefore, laborers, go, 
The Lord leads on to victory, 
His power and grace you know : 



476 THE SERVANTS OF CHRIST. 

Christ, who was crucified, 

Of all is sovereign Lord, 
He is the captain of the host, 

We conquer through his word. 

L. M 726. Tune 22. 

As, once of old, a chosen band 
Together came, with one accord, 

Intent to learn how best to spread 
The knowledge of their risen Lord ; 

2 As, suddenly, the Spirit came 

And touched each glowing heart and brow ; 
So, with a consecrating flame, 

Anoint, O Lord, thy servants now. 

3 Give us that Spirit's power to feel, 

Baptize each soul with holy fire ; 
And with devotion's burning zeal 
Do thou our every thought inspire. 

4 Then can we move, a conquering host, 

Jesus our leader and our Lord ; 
With highest power to save the lost, 
And lead them upward to our God. 

P. M. 727. Tune 56. 

Ye who called to Christ's service are, 

Join together both in work and prayer ; 

Venture all on him, our Lord, 

Who assures us in his word, 

We are always objects of his care. 

2 Showers of blessing from the Lord proceed, 
Strength supplying in the time of need ; 
For no servant of our king 
Ever lacked any thing : 
He will never break the bruised reed. 



THE SERVANTS OF CHRIST. 477 

3 Lord have mercy on each land and place, 
Where thy servants preach the word of grace : 
Life and power on them bestow, 

Them with needful strength endow, 
That with boldness they may thee confess. 

4 May we faithful in our service be, 
Truly careful in our ministry ; 
Keep us to thy church fast bound, 
In the faith preserve us sound, 

Often weeping grateful tears 'fore thee. 

7s. 728. Tune 205. 

Warrior, on thy station stand, 
Faithful to thy Saviour's call, 
With the shield of faith in hand, 
Fearless, let what may befall : 
Kothing fill thee with dismay, 
Hunger, toil, or length of way : 
In the strength of Jesus boast ■ 
Kever, never quit thy post. 

L. M. D. 129. Tune 166. 

High on his everlasting throne, 

The king of saints his work surveys, 
Marks the dear souls he calls his own, 

And smiles on his peculiar race : 
He rests well pleased their toil to see, 

Beneath his easy yoke they move, 
With all their heart and strength agree 

In the sweet labor of his love. 

2 See where the servants of their God, 

A busy multitude, appear ; 
For Jesus day and night employed, 

His husbandry they toil to clear : 
The love of Christ their hearts constrains, 

And strengthens their unwearied hands; 



478 THE SERVANTS OF CHRIST. 

They spend their blood, and sweat, and pains, 
To cultivate Immanuers lands. 

3 What can we offer thee, O Lord, 

For all the wonders of thy grace ! 
Fain would we thy great name record, 

And worthily set forth thy praise : 
Dear object of our faith and love, 

To whom our more than all we owe, 
Open the fountain from above, 

And let it on our spirits flow. 

4 So shall our lives thy power proclaim, 

Thy grace for 'every sinner free, 
Till all mankind shall know thy name, 

Shall all stretch out their hands to thee: 
Open a door, which earth and hell 

May strive to shut, but strive in vain ; 
Grant that thy word may richly dwell 

Among us, and our fruit remain ! 

5 Oh multiply thy sowers' seed, 

And fruit we every hour shall bear, 
Throughout the world thy gospel spread, 

Thy everlasting grace declare: 
We all, in perfect love renewed, 

Shall know the greatness of thy power, 
Stand in the temple of our God 

As pillars, and go out no more. 

L. M. I <j0. Tune 22. 

Be present with thy servants, Lord, 
We look to thee with one accord ; 
Refresh and strengthen us anew, 
And bless what in thy name we do. 

2 Oh teach us all thy perfect will 
To understand and to fulfill : 
When human insight fails, give light, 
This will direct our steps aright. 



THE SERVANTS OF CHRIST. 479 

3 The Lord's joy be our strength and stay, 
In our employ from day to day ; 
Our thoughts and our activity 
Through Jesus' merits hallowed be. 

C. M. 70l. Tune 14. 

How are thy servants blest, O Lord ! 
How sure is their defence ! 
Eternal wisdom is their guide, 
Their shield omnipotence. 

2 In foreign realms, and lands remote, 
Supported by thy care, 

Through burning climes they pass unhurt, 
And breathe in tainted air. 

3 Thy mercy sweetens every soil, 
Makes every region please, 

Where on the mountains they proclaim 
Thy reign, O Prince of peace. 

4 The love of Christ constraining them, 
They plant sweet Sharon's rose 
Successfully on icy plains, 

And in eternal snows. 

5 In midst of dangers, fears, and deaths, 
Thy goodness they adore ; 

And praise thee for thy mercies past, 
And humbly hope for more. 

L. M. ioZ* Tune 22. 

In .mercy, Lord, this grace bestow, 
That in thy service we may do 
With gladness and a willing mind, 
Whatever is for us assigned. 

2 Grant we, impelled by thy love, 

In smallest things may faithful prove ; 
Till we depart, we wish to be 
Devoted wholly unto thee. 



480 THE SERVANTS OF CHRIST. 

L. M. JOO. Tune 22. 

Lord Jesus, with thy presence bless, 
By land and sea, thy witnesses : 
In every danger them defend, 
In every trial prove their friend. 

2 Oh may thy word in Christendom, 
Be blest and may thy kingdom come ; 
And may thy servants joyful bring 
New spoils, each day, to thee, their king. 

3 Thy thoughts of peace o'er us fulfill, 
Incline our hearts to do thy will : 
Thy gospel make more fully known, 
May all the world thy goodness own. 

lis. 734. Tune 39. 

Lord, grant us, though deeply abased with 

shame, 
With true Christian courage to act in thy 

name; 
In thy blessed work may we always abound, 
And let with success all our labor be crowned. 

2 Give grace, that as brethren we join hands in 
love, 
Engaging to thee ever faithful to prove, 
Where'er to thy service appointed we stand, 
To sow or to reap, at thy call and command. 

C. M. 735. Tune 593. 

Let Zion's watchmen all awake, 
And take th' alarm they give ; 

Now let them, from the mouth of God, 
Their solemn charge receive. 
2 'T is not a cause of small import 
The pastor's care demands ; 



THE SERVANTS OF CHRIST. 481 

But what might fill an angel's heart, 
And filled a Saviour's hands. 

3 They watch for souls, for which the Lord 

Did heavenly bliss forego ; 
For souls, which must for ever live 
In raptures, or in woe. 

4 All to the great tribunal haste, 

Th' account to render there ; 
And shouldst thou strictly mark our faults, 
Lord ! how should we appear ? 

5 May they, that Jesus whom they preach, 

Their own Redeemer see ; 
And watch thou daily o'er their souls, 
That they may watch for thee. 

C. M. 4 OO. Tune 14. 

Lord Jesus, who hast called us 

To magnify thy name, 
And preach the docrine of thy cross 

Amid reproach and shame ; 

2 We thee entreat w T ith one accord, 

Thy ministers prepare 
To lead thy flock, and preach thy word, 
With meekness, zeal, and care. 

3 Nought can we do without thy aid, 

But by thy power we know, 
Strong out of weakness we are made, 
And conquer where we go. 

L. M. loL Tune90. 

The doctrine of our dying Lord, 

The faith he on Mount Calvary sealed, 

We sign, asserting every word 
Which in his gospel is revealed 

As truth divine ; and cursed are they 

Who add thereto or take away. 
31 



482 THE SERVANTS OF CHRIST. 

2 We steadfastly this truth maintain, 

That none is righteous, no not one ; 
That in the Lamb, for sinners slain, 

We 're justified by faith alone ; 
And all who in his name believe, 
Christ and his righteousness receive. 

3 Our works and merits we disclaim, 

Opposing all self-righteousness, 
E'en our best actions we condemn 

As ineffectual, and confess, 
Whoe'er thereon doth place his trust, 
And not on Jesus, will be lost. 

4 Christ is our Master, Lord, and God, 

The fullness of the three in one ; 
His life, death, righteousness, and blood, 

Our faith's foundation are alone, 
His Godhead and his death shall be 
Our theme to all eternity. 

5 On him we '11 venture all w r e have, 

Our lives, our all, to him we owe ; 
None else is able us to save, 

Nought but the Saviour will we know ; 
This we subscribe with heart and hand, 
Resolved through grace thereby to stand. 

6 This now with heaven's resplendent host 

We echo through the church of God ; 
Among the heathen make our boast 

Of Jesus' saving death and blood ; 
We loud, like many waters, join, 
In showing forth his love divine. 

L. M. 738. Tuine 22. 

Shall I, through fear of feeble man, 
The Spirit's fire in me restrain ? 
Awed by a mortal's frown, shall I 
Conceal the word of God most high ? 



THE SERVANTS OF CHRIST. 483 

2 Shall I, to soothe the unholy throng, 
Soften thy truth, and smooth my tongue ; 
To gain earth's gilded toys, or flee 

The cross endured, my God, by thee? 

3 No, fearless I '11 in deed and word 
Witness of thee, my gracious Lord : 
My life and blood I here present, 
If for thy truth they may be spent. 

4 For this let men revile my name, 
Ko cross I shun, I fear no shame, 
I no reproach nor sufferings dread, 
Is Christ with me, I 'm not afraid. 

5 Give me thy strength, O God of power ; 
Then, let winds blow, or thunders roar, 
I need not fear by sea or land, 

For thou, my God, wilt by me stand. 

7s. io\) 9 Tune 203. 

Let thy presence go with me, 

Saviour, else I dare not move ; 
With thy aid and led by thee, 

I will go, constrained by love ; 
Serve thy cause with all my might, 
Deeming every burden light ; 
And, if favored with success, 
To thee render all the praise. 

C. M. 740. Tune 14. 

Father of mercies, condescend 

To hear our fervent prayer, 
While this our brother we commend 

To thy paternal care. 
2 Before him set an open door ; 

His various efforts bless; 
On him thy Holy Spirit pour, 

And crown him with success. 



484 THE SERVANTS OF CHRIST. 

3 Endow him with a heavenly mind ; 

Supply his every need ; 
Make him in spirit meek, resigned, 
But bold in word and deed. 

4 In every tempting, trying hour, 

Uphold him by thy grace ; 
And guard him by thy mighty power, 
Till he shall end his race. 

5 Then, followed by a numerous train, 

Gathered from heathen lands, 
A crown of life may he obtain 
From his Redeemer's hands. 

L. M. 741. Tu.ne 22. 

This ship we now commend to thee, 
Thou God of providence and grace ; 

Here may thy presence ever dwell, 
To sanctify and bless the place. 

2 Lord, speed the vessel in its course : 

Let winds and waves propitious be ; 
Let thy divine protection shield 

All whom we now commend to thee. 

3 Hallowed to thee be every heart : 

Instructed in thy righteous will, 

Where'er they go, whate'er they do, 

In all, thy great designs fulfill. 

4 O God of Bethel ! hear our prayer, 

And keep thy servants to the end ; 
Then let us meet around thy throne, 
A blest eternity to spend. 

L. M. 742. Tune 22. 

We bid thee welcome, in the name 

Of Jesus, our exalted head : 
Come as a servant ; so he came, 

And we receive thee in his stead. 



THE SERVANTS OF CHRIST. 485 

2 Come as a shepherd ; guard and keep 

This fold from hell, and earth, and sin ; 
Nourish the lambs, and feed the sheep, 
The wounded heal, the lost bring in. 

3 Come as a teacher, sent from God, 

Charged his whole counsel to declare , 
Lift o'er our ranks the prophet's rod, 

While we uphold thy hands with prayer. 

4 Come as a messenger of peace, 

Filled with the Spirit, fired with love ; 
Live to behold our large increase, 
And die to meet us all above. 

L. M. 74o. Tune 22. 

Spirit of peace and holiness ! 
This new created union bless ; 
Bind each to each in ties of love, 
And ratify our work above. 

2 Saviour, who carest for thy sheep ! 
The shepherd of thy people keep ; 
Guide him in every doubtful way, 
Nor let his feet from duty stray. 

3 Gird thou his heart with strength divine ; 
Let Christ through all his conduct shine ; 
Faithful to all things may he be, 

Dead to the world, alive to thee. 

4 Lord of the Sabbath, unto thee 
Our spirits rise in harmony ; 
Accept our praise, our sins remove, 
And fit us for thy courts above. 

L. M. I 44. Tune 22. 

The solemn service now is done ; 
The vow is pledged, the toil begun ; 
Seal thou, O God, the vow above, 
And ratify this pledge of love. 



486 THE SERVANTS OF CHRIST. 

2 The shepherd of thy people bless ; 
Gird him with thine own holiness ; 
In duty may his pleasure be, 
His glory in his zeal for thee. 

3 Here let the ardent prayer arise, 
Faith fix its grasp beyond the skies, 
The tear of penitence be shed, 
And many to the Saviour led. 

4 Oh let our humble worship be 
A grateful tribute, Lord, to thee ; 
And may these hallowed scenes of love, 
Fit us for purer joys above. 

L. M. 745. Tune 22. 

Father of mercies ! bow thine ear, 
Attentive to our earnest prayer ; 
We plead for those who plead for thee, 
Successful pleaders may they be ! 

2 How great their work, how vast their charge ! 
Do thou their anxious souls enlarge ; 
To them thy sacred truth reveal, 
Suppress their fear, inflame their zeal. 

3 Teach them aright to sow the seed, 
Teach them thy chosen flock to feed, 
Teach them immortal souls to gain, 
Nor let them labor, Lord ! in vain. 

4 Let thronging multitudes around 
Hear from their lips the joyful sound, 
In humble strains thy grace adore, 
And feel thy new-creating power. 

S. M. 746. Tune 595. 

How beauteous are their feet 

Who stand on Zion's hill, 
Who bring salvation on their tongues, 

And words of peace reveal ! 



THE SERVANTS OF CHRIST. 487 

2 How charming is their voice ! 

How sweet the tidings are ! 
" Zion ! behold thy Saviour king ; 
He reigns and triumphs here." 

3 How happy are our ears, 

That hear this joyful sound, 
Which kings and prophets waited for, 
And sought, but never found ! 

4 How blessed are our eyes, 

That see this heavenly light ! 
Prophets and kings desired it long, 
But died without the sight. 

5 The watchmen join their voice, 

And tuneful notes employ ; 
Jerusalem breaks forth in songs, 
And deserts learn the joy. 

6 The Lord makes bare his arm 

Through all the earth abroad ; 
Let all the nations now behold 
Their Saviour and their God. 

L. M. 14:1. Tune 22. 

" Go, preach my gospel !" saith the Lord ; 

" Bid the whole earth my grace receive ; 
He shall be saved that trusts my word ; 

He shall be lost that won't believe. 

2 " I '11 make your great commission known, 

And ye shall prove my gospel true, 
By all the works that I have done, 
By all the wonders ye shall do. 

3 " Teach all the nations my commands ; 

I 'm with you till the world shall end ; 
All power is trusted to my hands, 
I can destroy, and I defend." 



488 THE SERVANTS OF CHRIST. 

4 He spake, and light shone round his head ; 
On a bright cloud to heaven he rode : 
They to the farthest nation spread 
The grace of their ascended God. 

L. M. 148* Tune 22. 

Pour out thy Spirit from on high ; 

Lord, thine ordained servants bless ; 
Graces and gifts to each supply, 

And clothe them with thy righteousness. 

2 Within thy temple where they standi 

To teach the truth, as taught by thee, 
Saviour ! like stars in thy right hand, 
The angels of the churches be* 

3 Wisdom, and zeal, and faith impart, 

Firmness, with meekness from above, 
To bear thy people on their heart, 

And love the souls whom thou dost love ; 

4 To watch and pray, and never faint. 

By day and night strict guard to keep, 
To warn the sinner, cheer the saint, 
Nourish thy lambs, and feed thy sheep. 

5 Then, when their work is finished here, 

In humble hope their charge resign : 
When the chief Shepherd shall appear, 
O God I may they and we be thine. 

S. M. D. 741/.. Tune 582. 

u Servant of God ! well done ; 

Rest from thy loved employ ; 
The battle fought, the victory won, 

Enter thy Master's joy/' 
The voice at midnight came ; 

He started up to hear, 
A mortal arrow pierced his frame, 

He fell — but felt no fear. 



THE SERVANTS OF CHRIST. 489 

2 Tranquil amidst alarms, 

It found him in the field, 
A veteran slumbering on his arms, 

Beneath his red-cross shield : 
His sword was in his hand, 

Still warm with recent fight ; 
Ready that moment, at command, 

Through rock and steel to smite. 

3 It was a two-edged blade, 

Of heavenly temper keen ; 
And double were the wounds it made, 

Where'er it smote between : 
'T was death to sin ; — 't was life 

To all that mourned for sin ; 
It kindled and it silenced strife, 

Made war and peace within. 

4 Oft with its fiery force 

His arm had quelled the foe, 
And laid resistless in his course, 

The alien armies low. 
Bent on such glorious toils, 

The world to him was loss ; 
Yet all his trophies, all his spoils, 

He hung upon the cross. 

5 At midnight came the cry, 

" To meet thy God, prepare !" 
He woke, — and caught the captain's eye ; 

Then, strong in faith and prayer, 
His spirit, with a bound, 

Burst its encumbering clay ; 
His tent at sunrise, on the ground, 

A darkened ruin lay. 

6 The pains of death are past, 

Labor and sorrow cease, 
And, life's long warfare closed at last, 
His soul is found in peace. 



490 THE SERVANTS OF CHRIST. 

Soldier of Christ ! well done ; 

Praise be thy new employ ; 
And while eternal ages run, 

Rest in thy Saviour's joy. 

lOs. 1 50. Tune 285 or 583. 

Go to the grave in all thy glorious prime ! 

In full activity of zeal and power ; 
A christian cannot die before his time ; 

The Lord's appointment is the servant's 
hour. 

2 Go to the grave ; at noon from labor cease ; 

Rest on thy sheaves, thy harvest-task is 
done: 
Come from the heat of battle, and in peace, 
Soldier! go home; with thee the fight is 
won. 

3 Go to the grave, which, faithful to its trust, 

The germ of immortality shall keep ; 
While, safe as watched by cherubim, thy dust 
Shall to the judgment-day in Jesus sleep. 

4 Go to the grave, for there thy Saviour lay 

In death's embraces, ere he rose on high ; 
And all the ransomed, by that narrow way, 
Pass to eternal life beyond the sky. 

5 Go to the grave ? no, take thy seat above ! 

Be thy pure spirit present with the Lord, 
Where thou for faith and hope hast perfect 
love, 
And open vision for the written word. 

S. M. 751. Tune 582. 

Rest from thy labor, rest, 

Soul of the just, set free ! 
Blest be thy memory, and blest 

Thy bright example be ! 



SPECIAL HYMNS. 491 

2 Faith, perseverance, zeal, 

Language of light and power, 
Love, prompt to act, and quick to feel, 
Marked thee, till life's last hour. 

3 Now, toil and conflict o'er, 

Go, take with saints thy place ; 
But go, as each hath gone before, 
A sinner saved by grace. 

4 Lord Jesus ! to thy hands 

Our pastor we resign ; 
And now we wait thine own commands : 
We were not his, but thine. 

5 Thou art thy church's head ; 

And when the members die, 
Thou raisest others in their stead : 
To thee we lift our eye. 

6 On thee our hopes depend ; 

We gather round our rock ; 
Send whom thou wilt ; but condescend 
Thyself to feed thy flock. 



SPECIAL HYMNS. 

CHILDREN. 

7s. I OZ. Tune 11. 

Glory to the Father give, 
God in whom we move and live ; 
Children's prayers he deigns to hear, 
Children's songs delight his ear. 

2 Glory to the Bon we bring, 

Christ our prophet, priest, and king ; 
Children, raise your sweetest strain 
To the Lamb, for he was slain. 



492 SPECIAL HYMNS. 

3 Glory to the Holy Ghost ; 
Be this day a Pentecost : 
Children's minds may he inspire, 
Touch their tongues with holy fire. 

4 Glory in the highest be 
To the blessed trinity, 

For the Gospel from above, 

For the word, that " God is love." 

L. M. IQO. Tune 22. 

Though but a little child I am, 

Yet 1 may praise the slaughtered Lamb : 

He loveth children tenderly, 

He also loveth sinful me. 

2 Yes, gracious Saviour, I believe 
Thou wilt a little child receive ; 
For thou didst bless them formerly, 
And say, " Let children come to me." 

3 Lord Jesus, unto me impart 

A humble, meek, and docile heart ; 
Oh cleanse me in thy precious blood, 
Shed in my heart thy love abroad. 

4 Save me from liking what is ill, 
Teach me to do thy holy will ; 

Each day prepare me through thy grace, 
To meet thee, and behold thy face. 

lis. 754. Tune 39. 

Lord Jesus, we bless thee that thou wast a 

child, 
And hast us thereby unto God reconciled : 
We thank thee for suffering and dying in pain, 
For thy being buried and rising again. 

2 We thank thee, that thou wilt the children 
permit 
To offer their praises and songs at thy feet ; 



CHILDREN. 493 

That thou, Lord, dost deign their petition to 

hear, 
And always to help them and save them art 

near. 

3 Thou wilt be our Saviour, Redeemer, and 
friend, 
Grant we may abide in thy love to the end : 
Oh, render us truly obedient to thee, 
That we thv dear children forever may be. 



C. M. 755. Tune 14 

Happy the children who betimes 
Have learned to know the Lord, 

"Who through his grace escape the crimes 
Forbidden in his word. 

2 Who early, by a living faith, 

Have deep foundation laid 
In Jesus' meritorious death ; 
Such need not be afraid. 

3 Should they be early hence removed, 

He will their souls receive ; 
For they who Jesus here have loved, 
With him shall ever live. 



L. M. tO\). Tune 22. 

I will a little pilgrim be, 
Resolved alone to follow thee, 
Thou Lamb of God, who now art gone 
Up to thy everlasting throne. 

2 I will my heart to thee resign, 
Thine only be ; oh, be thou mine : 
The world I leave and foolish play 
To happiness to find the way. 



494 SPECIAL HYMNS. 

3 My lips shall be employed to bless 
The Lord who is my righteousness ; 
My pleasure, only to pursue 

His steps, and his blest will to do. 

4 So long I '11 pray below to live, 
Till I my pardon sealed receive; 

I then, when Jesus calls, shall die, 
Or rather live eternally. 

C. M. 757. Tune 14. 

I AM a little child, you see, 

My strength is little too, 
But yet I fain would saved be ; 

Lord, teach me what to do. 

2 Thou, gracious Saviour, for my good 

Wast pleased a child to be, 
And thou didst shed thy precious blood 
Upon the cross for me. 

3 Come then, and take this heart of mine, 

Come take me as I am ; 
I know that I by right am thine, 
Thou loving, gracious Lamb. 

4 Low at thy feet, oh, may I bow, 

Be thine, my Saviour, still ; 
In nothing bad myself allow, 
Nor ever show self-will. 

5 Preserve my little heart secure 

From every hurt and stain ; 
First make it and then keep it pure, 
And shut to all that 's vain. 

6 If early thou w 7 ilt take me hence, 

Oh, that no harm will be ; 
Since endless bliss will then commence, 
When I shall live with thee. 



CHILDREN. 495 

7 If thou wilt have me longer stay, 

In years and stature grow ; 
Help me to serve thee night and day, 
While I am here below. 

8 Then, after walking in thy ways, 

And serving thee in love, 

Receive me to thyself in peace, 

To sing thy praise above. 

7s. 758. Tune 581. 

Children of Jerusalem 
Sang the praise of Jesus' name ; 
Children, too, of later days, 
Join to sing the Saviour's praise. 
Hark ! while infant voices sing 
Loud hosannas to our king. 

2 We have often heard and read 
What the royal psalmist said : 
Babes, and sucklings' artless lays 
Shall proclaim the Saviour's praise. 

Hark ! while infant voices sing 
Loud hosannas to our king. 

3 We are taught to love the Lord, 
We are taught to read His word, 
We are taught the way to heaven : 
Praise to God for all be given. 

Hark ! while infant voices sing 
Loud hosannas to our king. 

4 Parents, teachers, old and young, 
All unite to swell the song ; 
Higher and yet higher rise, 

Till hosannas reach the skies. 

Hark ! while infant voices sing 
Loud hosannas to our king. 



496 SPECIAL HYMNS. 

C. M. 759. Tune 14. 

When Jesus left his Father's throne, 

He chose an humble birth ; 
Like us, unhonored and unknown, 

He came to dwell on earth. 

2 Like him, may we be found below, 

In wisdom's path of peace ; 
Like him, in grace and knowledge, grow, 
As years and strength increase. 

3 Sweet were his words, and kind his look, 

When mothers round him pressed ; 
Their infants, in his arms, he took, 
And on his bosom blest. 

4 When Jesus into Salem rode, 

The children sang around ; 
For joy they plucked the palms, and strewed 
Their garments on the ground. 

5 Hosanna, our glad voices raise, 

Hosanna to our king ! 
Should we forget our Saviour's praise, 
The stones themselves would sing. 

6 For we have learned to love his name ; 

That name, divinely sweet, 
May every pulse through life proclaim, 
And our last breath repeat. 

7s. 760. Tune 11. 

Lamb of God, I look to thee, 
Thou shalt my example be ; 
When thou wast a little child, 
Thou wast gentle, meek, and mild. 

2 Due obedience thou didst show ; 
Oh, make me obedient too, 
Thou wast merciful and kind ; 
Grant me, Lord, thy loving mind. 



CHILDREN. 497 

3 Let nie above all fulfill 

God ray heavenly Father's will, 
Never his good Spirit grieve, 
Only to his glory live. 

4 Loving Jesus, holy Lamb, 
In thy hands secure I am ; 
Fix thy temple in my heart, 
Never from thy child depart, 

5 Teach me to show forth thy praise. 
Love and serve thee all my days ; 
Oh, might all around me see 
Christ, the holy child, in me, 

P. M. { 61. Tune 159. 

How heart-affecting Christ to see, 

Some days before he bled, 
Go to Jerusalem willingly 

To suffer in our stead ; 
When he approached the multitude 
Their garments spread and branches strewed, 
Crying hosanna to his praise, 
With joy and thankfulness. 

2 'Twas then the children joined the rest, 

And hailed him with a song ; 
With one accord his name confessed 

Amid the joyful throng: 
With them may we unite our lays, 
And, though in feeble accents, raise 
Our Hallelujahs to the Lamb, 
Who died us to redeem. 



8s, 7s & 4s. 7 0/0. Tune 585. 

Saviour, like a Shepherd lead us, 
Much we need thy tender care ; 
32 



498 SPECIAL HYMNS. 

In thy pleasant pastures feed us, 
For our use thy folds prepare. 

Blessed Jesus I 
Thou hast bought us, thine we are, 

2 We are thine ; do thou befriend us : 

Be the guardian of our way ; 
Keep thy flock ; from sin defend us ; 
Seek us when we go astray. 

Blessed Jesus ! 
Hear thy children when they pray* 

3 Thou hast promised to receive us, 

Poor and sinful though we be ; 
Thou hast mercy to relieve us, 

Grace to cleanse, and power to free. 

Blessed Jesus I 
Let us early turn to thee. 

4 Early let us seek thy favor, 

Early let us do thy will ; 
Holy Lord, our only Saviour, 
With thy grace our bosoms fill. 

Blessed Jesus ! 
Thou hast loved us, love us still. 

6s & Ss. lOO. Tune 1-41. 

Jesus, tender Saviour, 

Hast thou died for me ? 
Make me very thankful 

In my heart to thee. 
When the sad, sad story 

Of thy grief I read, 
Make me very sorry 

For my sins, indeed. 

2 Now I know thou lovest 
And dost plead for me, 
Make me very thankful 
In my prayers to thee. 



CHILDREN. 499 

Soon I hope in glory 

At thy side to stand : 
Make me fit to meet thee 

In that happy land. 

7s. 764. Tune 11. 

Gextle Jesus, meek and mild, 
Look upon a little child ; 
Pity my simplicity, 
Suffer me to come to thee. 

2 Fain I would to thee be brought ; 
Gracious God, forbid it not : 
In the kingdom of thy grace, 
Give a little child a place. 

8s & 7s. lOO. Tune 16. 

Hush dear child, lie still and slumber ; 

Holy angels guard thy bed, 
Heavenly blessings without number 

Gently falling on thy head. 

2 Sleep, my babe ; thy food and raiment, 

House and home, thy friends provide, 
All without thy care and payment ; 
All thy wants are well supplied. 

3 How much better thou 'rt attended 

Than the Son of God could be, 
When from heaven he descended, 
And became a child like thee. 

4 Soft and easy is thy cradle ; 

Coarse and hard thy Saviour lay, 
When his birth-place was a stable, 
And his softest bed was hay. 

5 Was there nothing but a manger 

Wretched sinners could afford, 



500 SPECIAL HYMNS. 

To receive the heavenly stranger ? 
Did they thus affront their Lord ? 

6 See the joyful shepherds round him, 

Telling wonders from the sky ; 
Where they sought him, there they found him, 
With his virgin-mother by. 

7 'T was to save thee, child, from dying, 

That thy blest Redeemer came ; 
He, by groans and bitter crying, 
Saved thee from burning flame. 

8 Mayst thou live to know and fear him, 

Trust and love him all thy days ; 
Then go dwell for ever near him, 
See his face, and sing his praise. 



YOUTH. 



p. m. 766. 

Yield not to temptation, 

For yielding is sin, 
Each victory wdll help you 

Some other to w 7 in ; 
Fight manfully onward, 
Dark passions subdue, 
Look ever to Jesus, 

He '11 carry you through. 
Ask the Saviour to help you, 

Comfort, strengthen, and keep you ; 
He is willing to aid you, 
He will carry you through. 

2 Shun evil companions, 
Bad language disdain, 
God's name hold in reverence, 
Nor take it in vain ; 



YOUTH. 501 

Be thoughtful and earnest, 

Kind-hearted and true, 
Look ever to Jesus, 
* He '11 carry you through. 

3 To him that o'ercoineth 

God giveth a crown, 
Through faith we shall conquer, 

Though often cast down ; 
He who is our Saviour, 

Our strength will renew : 
Look ever to Jesus, 

He '11 carry you through. 

P. M. 767. Tune 56. 

We, O Jesus, claim thy special care ; 
Lord, preserve us from each hurtful snare ; 

May our hearts and senses be 

Fixed, in true simplicity, 
On the sufferings thou for us didst bear. 

2 Us deliver from the world and sin ; 
Let thy Spirit rule alone within ; 

Every vain desire control, 
And in spirit, body, soul, 
Sanctify us by thy grace divine. 

3 In temptation may we firmly stand, 
Ever watchful, as thou dost command : 

Without thee we naught can do ; 
Strengthen and support us too 
In all trials by thy mighty hand. 

4 Fix thy temple, Saviour, in each breast ; 
Undisturbed be our peace and rest; 

Let us on thy merits feed, 
In the path of grace proceed, 
Be, in union with thee, ever blest. 



502 SPECIAL HYMNS. 

C. M. TOO. Tune 14. 

How shall the young secure their hearts, 
And guard their lives from sin ? 

Thy word the choicest rules imparts 
To keep the conscience clean. 

2 When once it enters to the mind, 

It spreads such light abroad, 
The meanest souls instruction find, 
And raise their thoughts to God. 

3 'T is like the sun, a heavenly light, 

That guides us all the day ; 
And, through the dangers of the night, 
A lamp to lead our way. 

4 Thy precepts make me truly wise ; 

I hate the sinner's road ; 

1 hate my own vain thoughts that rise, 
But love thy law, my God ! 

5 Thy word is everlasting truth ; 

How pure is every page ! 
That holy book shall guide our youth 
And well support our age. 

7s & 6s. 769. Tune 151. 

Go thou, in life's fair morning, 

Go, in thy bloom of youth, 
And seek for thine adorning, 

The precious pearl of truth ; 
Secure the heavenly treasure, 

And bind it on thy heart, 
And let no earthly pleasure, 

E'er cause it to depart. 

2 Go, e'er the cloud of sorrow 

Steals o'er thy bloom of youth ; 
Defer not till to-morrow, 
Go now and buy the truth : 



YOUTH. 503 

Go, seek thy great Creator, 

Learn early to be wise ; 
Go, place upon the altar 

A morning sacrifice. 

P. M. 770. Tune 159. 

Like Mary at her Saviour's feet, 

We hear his word with joy, 
Nor would we change our humble seat 

For Martha's hard employ ; 
Now too, like Mary, when she shed 
The precious ointment on his head, 
Sweet fall our tears from grateful eyes, 
While prayers like incense rise. 

2 Still may we hear that healing voice 

Speak to our inmost heart ; 
The one thing needful be our choice, 

Be ours that better part ; 
Then of our works of faith and love, 
Be this memorial writ above, 
While others boast their fancied good, 
11 She hath done what she could." 

8s, 7s & 4s. Ill, Tune 585. 

Join to render thanks and praises 
To your faithful covenant-God, 

For the undeserved mercies 
Freely upon you bestowed : 

Salem's daughters, 
In your happy lot rejoice. 

2 He the mighty, he the holy, 

From their seats puts down the proud, 
While he lifts on high the lowly, 
Fills the hungry soul with good ■ 

He regardeth 
His handmaiden's low estate. 



504 SPECIAL HYMNS. 

3 He his mercy doth remember, 

This all they who fear him prove : 
Are we not of that blest number 
Who are objects of his love? 

Hallelujah : 
He for us great things hath done. 



MARRIAGE. 



S. M. 772. Tune 595. 

How welcome was the call, 

And sweet the festal lay, 
"When Jesus deigned in Cana's hall 

To bless the marriage-day. 

2 And happy was the bride, 

And glad the bridegroom's heart ; 
For he who tarried at their side 
Bade grief and ill depart. 

3 O Lord of life and love, 

Come thou again to-day ; 
And bring a blessing from above 
That ne'er shall pass away. 

4 Oh bless, as erst of old, 

The bridegroom and the bride ; 
Bless with the holier stream that flowed 
Forth from thy pierced side. 

5 Before thine altar-throne 

This mercy we implore ; 
As thou dost knit them, Lord, in one, 
So bless them evermore. 

C. M. 773. Tune 14. 

Singe Jesus freely did appear 

To grace a marriage-feast, 
O Lord ! we ask thy presence here ; 

Be thou our glorious guest. 



MARRIAGE. 505 

2 Upon the bridal pair look down, 

Who now have plighted hands ; 
Their union with thy favor crown, 
And bless their nuptial bands. 

3 In purest love their souls unite, 

That they, with christian <3are, 
May make domestic burdens light, 
By taking mutual share. 

4 On every soul assembled here, 

Oh make thy face to shine : 
Thy goodness most our hearts can cheer, 
If thou but own us thine. 

C. NL 774, Tune 593. 

We join to pray, with wishes kind, 

A blessing, Lord, from thee, 
On those who now the bands have twined 

Which ne'er may broken be. 

2 We know that scenes not always bright 

Must unto them be given ; 
But over all give thou the light 
Of love, and truth, and heaven. 

3 Still hand in hand their journey through, 

Joint pilgrims may they go ; 
Mingling their joys as helpers true, 
And sharing every woe. 

4 May each in each still feed the flame 

Of pure and holy love ; 
In faith, and trust, and heart the same, 
The same their home above. 



PARENTS. 



M. 775. Tune 159. 

To thee our vows with sweet accord, 
Head of thy church, we pay ; 



506 SPECIAL HYMNS. 

We and our house will serve thee, Lord, 

Thy word we will obey : 
Grant us and all our children grace, 

In word and deed thy name to praise, 
Yea, in each family, thy will 

And purpose to fulfill. 

8s, 6s & 8s. | I O. Tune 79. 

I and my house will serve the Lord ; 
But first obedient to his word 

I must myself appear ; 
By actions, word, and temper show, 
That I my heavenly master know, 

And serve him with a heart sincere. 

2 I must the fair example set : 

From those that on my pleasure wait 

The stumbling-block remove ; 
Their duty by my life explain, 
And still in all my words maintain 
The gentle dignity of love. 

3 Easy to be entreated, mild, 
Quickly appeased and reconciled, 

A follower of my God ; 
A saint indeed I long to be, 
And lead my faithful family 

Onward in the celestial road. 

L. M. D. 777. Tune 166. 

Our children, gracious Lord and God, 

With fervor we to thee commend ; 
Thou hast redeemed them by thy blood ; 

Thy blessing on them all descend : 
Kind shepherd, take each little lamb 

Into thy faithful arms of love ; 
Cause them to know thy saving name, 

And thy redeeming grace to prove. 



PARENTS. 507 

2 On us, their parents, grace bestow, 

That we, with care and faithfulness, 
May lead them thee, our Lord, to know, 

To obey thy word and seek thy face : 
Teach us the duties of our state, 

To love each other heartily, 
Our children so to educate 

That they may love and follow thee. 

L. M. 778. Tune 22. 

O Lord, who numberest all our days, 
Who guardest us in all our ways, 
In whom we live, and move, and are, 
Who know'st our wants, and nearest prayer; 

2 Endow all parents with thy love, 
And give them wisdom from above 
To educate each child for thee, 

As thy redeemed property. 

3 Grant us and all our children grace, 
So here on earth to run our race, 
That we in heaven may meet, and sing 
Eternal praise to thee, our king. 

7s, 8s & 7s. 779. Tune 83. 

In this world, so full of snares, 
Take our children in thy keeping; 

Hear the parents' sighs and prayers 
When for them before thee weeping ; 

Mercy for our children we, 

Gracious Lord, implore of thee. 

L. M. 780. Tune 22. 

Dear Saviour, if these lambs should stray, 
From thy secure enclosure's bound, 

And, lured by worldly joys away, 

Among the thoughtless crowd be found ; 



508 SPECIAL HYMNS. 

2 Remember still that they are thine, 

That thy dear sacred name they bear ; 
Think that the seal of love divine, 
The sign of covenant grace they wear. 

3 In all their erring, sinful years, 

Oh ! let them ne'er forgotten be ; 
Remember all the prayers and tears 
Which made them consecrate to thee. 

4 And when these lips no more can pray, 

These eyes can weep for them no more, 
Turn thou their feet from folly's way ; 
The wanderers to thy fold restore. 

7s 781. Tune 11. 

God of mercy, hear our prayer 
For the children thou hast given ; 

Let them all thy blessings share, 
Grace on earth and bliss in heaven. 

2 Cleanse their souls from every stain, 

Through the Saviour's precious blood ; 
Let them all be born again, 
And be reconciled to God. 

3 For this mercy, Lord, we cry ; 

Bend thine ever-gracious ear ; 
While on thee our souls rely, 
Hear our prayer, in mercy hear. 



THE AGED. 



lOs & 7s. 782. Tune 185. 

We with joy confess, beloved Saviour, 
Thee, the widow's special friend ; 

We are objects of thy love and favor, 
Thou on us thy life didst spend : 



THE AGED. 509 

Thou with more than husband's love dost 

lead us, 
Thy all-bounteous hand doth daily feed us, 
All our wants thou dost supply ; 
Thus our cruse is never dry. 

2 Thou hast promised for our consolation, 
That we shall not come behind 

In the gifts, which to thy congregation 
Thou dispensest, of each kind : 

May we, to thy service dedicated, 

And to thee, like Anna, consecrated, 

For thy blest appearing wait ; 

Then to heaven our souls translate. 

8s & 7s. TOO. Tune 167. 

Who for Israel's consolation 

Here like Simeon humbly wait, 
Shall behold the Lord's salvation, 

Then their joy will be complete : 
May we follow his example, 

Trusting in God's promises, 
Wait for Jesus, in his temple, 

Daily offer prayer and praise. 

C. M. 784. Tune 14. 

My God, my everlasting hope, 

I live upon thy truth ; 
Thy hands have held my childhood up, 

And strengthened all my youth. 

2 Still has my life new wonders seen 

Repeated every year ; 
Behold, my days that yet remain, 
I trust them to thy care. 

3 Cast me not off when strength declines, 

When hoary hairs arise ; 



510 SPECIAL HYMNS. 

And round me let thy glory shine, 
Whene'er thy servant dies. 

4 Then, in the history of my age, 
When men review my days, 
They '11 read thy love in every page, 
In every line thy praise. 

P. M. 785. Tune 168. 

'Mid the trials we experience, 
May we not give way to fears, 

But possess our souls in patience, 
Passing through this vale of tears : 

Weaned thereby from things terrestrial, 

Let us look for joys celestial, 

Waiting for that time, when we 

From all sorrow shall be free. 

2 Meanwhile God the Holy Spirit 
Is our pledge of joys to come, 
Of the bliss we shall inherit 

When above with Christ at home : 
Oh, this blessed meditation 
Yields us solid consolation, 
That we shall, when time is o'er, 
With the Lord be evermore. 



THE NEW YEAK. 

8s, 7s & 4s. TOD. Tune 585. 

While successive years are w r asting, 
Still our God abides the same ; 

All his words are everlasting, 
All his works his love proclaim : 

Men and angels, 
Sing thrice holy to his name. 



THE NEW YEAR. 511 

7s. lOJ. Tune 205. 

While, with ceaseless course, the sun 

Hasted through the former year, 
Man) 7 souls their race have run, 

Never more to meet us here ; 
Fixed in an eternal state, 

They have done with all below : 
We a little longer ^Yait, 

But how little, none can know. 

2 As the winged arrow flies 

Speedily the mark to find ; 
As the lightning from the skies 

Darts, and leaves no trace behind ; 
Swiftly thus our fleeting days 

Bear us down life's rapid stream : 
Upward, Lord ! our spirits raise ; 

All below is but a dream. 

3 Thanks for mercies past receive , 

Pardon of our sins renew ; 
Teach us, henceforth, how to live 

With eternity in view : 
Bless thy word to young and old ; 

Fill us with a Saviour's love ; 
And, when life's short tale is told, 

May we dwell with thee above ! 

L. M loO. Tune 22. 

Great God! we sing thy mighty hand, 
By which supported still we stand ; 
The opening year thy mercy shows ; 
Let mercy crown it till it close. 

2 By day, by night, at home, abroad, 
Still we are guarded by our God; 
By his incessant bounty fed, 
By his unerring counsel led. 



512 SPECIAL HYMNS. 

3 With grateful hearts the past we own ; 
The future, all to us unknown, 

We to thy guardian care commit, 
And peaceful leave before thy feet. 

4 In scenes exalted or depressed, 

Be thou our joy and thou our rest ; 
Thy goodness all our hopes shall raise, 
Adored, through all our changing days. 

5 When death shall close our earthly songs, 
And seal in silence mortal tongues, 

Our helper, God, in whom we trust, 
In better w T orlds our souls shall boast. 



8s & 7s. 789. Tune 167. 

Faithful souls their Saviour's blessing 

Crave on each succeeding day, 
Asking, " Are we onward pressing ? 

What may Jesus have to say ? 
Are the ways of sin unpleasant ? 

Do we hold our Saviour fast ? 
Are we more like him at present, 

Than we were in seasons past ?" 

2 Great defects are still revealed ; 

Short we fall of his blest aim ; 
Then the conscious soul is filled 

With a deep, but wholesome shame ; 
Earnest to improve the morrow, 

We our yesterday review, 
While the tear of godly sorrow 

Saddens, but enlivens too. 

3 Jesus, for thy faithful leading, 

Which throughout our course we trace, 
We adore thee, still proceeding 
Onward in the path of grace : 



THE NEW YEAR. 513 

While another year we enter, 

We renew our vows of love, 
All for thee resolved to venture ; 

Our benign conductor prove. 

L. M. i90. Tune90. 

The Almighty Lord of earth and sky, 

The God of ages let us praise ; 
Who reigns, in light enthroned on high, 

Ancient of never-ending days ; 
Who lengthens out our trial here, 
And spares us yet another year. 

2 Barren and withered, worthless trees, 

Alas ! we cumbered long the ground ; 
No pleasant fruit of holiness 

On our dead souls was ever found ; 
Yet mercy stayed our doom severe : 
" Oh, spare them yet another year." 

3 Jesus, thy interceding blood 

From God for us obtained the grace, 
Who mercifully hath bestowed 

On us a longer time and space . 
Thou didst in our behalf appear, 
And lo, we see another year. 

4 Then dig, we pray, about our root, 

O Lord, break up our fallow-ground, 
And henceforth let our gracious fruit 

To thy great name's sole praise abound ; 
Oh, let us all thy praise declare, 
And fruit unto perfection bear. 

L. M. D. /i/1. Tune 166. 

Lord Jesus, 'mid thy flock appear, 
Thy ransomed congregation bless ; 

We meet to close another year, 

Accept the thanks our hearts express : 
33 



514 SPECIAL HYMNS. 

We are not able to record 

The boundless favors we have proved ; 
They show that we, most gracious Lord, 

? Mid our defects, by thee are loved. 

S. M. I })/£. Tune 595. 

Now, through another year 

Supported by his care, 
We raise our Ebenezer here : 

The Lord hath helped thus far. 

2 Our lot in future years 

We cannot, Lord, foresee ; 
But kindly to prevent our fears, 
Thou sayst, Leave all to me. 

3 Yea, Lord, we wish to cast 

Our cares upon thy breast ; 
Help us to praise thee for the past, 
And trust thee for the rest. 

C. M. 793. Tune 14,. 

And now, my soul, another year 

Of thy short life is past ; 
I cannot long continue here 

And this may be my last. 

2 Much of my dubious life is gone, 

Nor will return again ; 
And swift my passing moments run, 
The few that yet remain. 

3 Awake, my soul, with utmost care 

Thy true condition learn : 
What are thy hopes, how sure, how fair ? 
And what thy great concern ? 

4 Now a new scene of time begins, 

Set out afresh for heaven ; 
Seek pardon for thy former sins, 
In Christ so freely given. 



THE NEW YEAR. 515 

5 Devoutly yield thyself to God, 
And on his grace depend ; 
With zeal pursue the heavenly road, 
Nor doubt a happy end. 

U M. /94. Tune90. 

Leader of faithful souls, and guide 
Of all that travel to the sky, 

Come, and with us, e'en us abide, 
Who would on thee alone rely ; 

On thee alone our spirits stay, 

While held in life's uneven way. 

2 Strangers and pilgrims here below, 

This earth we know is not our place ; 
But hasten through this vale of woe, 

And, restless to behold thy face, 
Swift to our heavenly country move, 
Our everlasting home above. 

3 We 've no abiding city here, 

But seek a city out of sight ; 
Thither our steady course we steer, 

Aspiring to the plains of light ; 
Jerusalem, the saints' abode, 
Whose founder is the living God. 

C. M. 795. Tune 593. 

O God, our help in ages past, 
Our hope for years to come, 

Our shelter from the stormy blast, 
And our eternal home. 

2 Under the shadow of thy throne 
Still may we dwell secure ; 
Sufficient is thine arm alone, 
And our defence is sure. 



516 SPECIAL HYMNS. 

3 Before the hills in order stood, 

Or earth received her frame, 
From everlasting thou art God, 
To endless years the same. 

4 A thousand ages, in thy sight, 

Are lite an evening gone ; 
Short as the watch, that ends the night, 
Before the rising sun. 

5 Time, like an ever-rolling stream, 

Bears all its sons away ; 
They fly, forgotten, as a dream 
Dies at the opening day. 

6 The busy tribes of flesh and blood, 

With all their cares and fears, 
Are carried downward by the flood, 
And lost in following years. 

7 O God, our help in ages past, 

Our hope for years to come ; 
Be thou our guide while life shall last, 
And our perpetual home ! 



HARVEST. 



C. M. 796. Tune 14. 

O thou, who givest all their food, 

Causing thy sun to shine 
Upon the evil and the good, 

Earth's teeming stores are thine. 

2 Thy covenant to man secures 

The harvest of his toil ; 
Thy faithful word, while earth endures, 
With plenty clothes the soil. 

3 The wintry frost, the flowery prime, 

Alike thy laws obey ; 



HARVEST. 517 

Each lierb and blossom knows its time, 
And feels the quickening ray. 

4 Revolving seasons still proclaim 
Thy all-sustaining word : 
Seed-time and harvest speak thy name, 
The promise-keeping Lord. 

7s. 797. Tune 205. 

Come, ye thankful people, come, 
Raise the song of harvest home : 
All is safely gathered in, 
Ere the winter storms begin ; 
God, our Maker, doth provide 
For our wants to be supplied : 
Come to God's own temple, come ; 
Raise the song of harvest home. 

2 TTe ourselves are God's own field, 
Fruit unto his praise to yield ; 
Wheat and tares together sown, 
Unto joy or sorrow grown ; 
First the blade, and then the ear, 
Then the full corn shall appear : 
Lord of harvest ! grant that we 

W nolesonie grain and pure may be. 

3 For the Lord our God shall come, 
And shall take his harvest home ; 
From his field shall purge away 
All that doth offend that clay ; " 
Give his angels charge at last 

In the fire the tares to cast, 
But the fruitful ears to store 
In his garner evermore. 

4 Even so, Lord ! quickly come 
To thy final harvest home ; 
Gather thou thy people in, 
Free from sorrow, free from sin ; 



518 SPECIAL HYMNS. 

There for ever purified 
In thy presence to abide : 
Come with all thine angels, come, 
Eaise the glorious harvest home; 



6s & 4s. 



798. 

The God of harvest praise ; 
In loud thanksgiving raise 

Hand, heart and voice ; 
The valleys laugh and sing, 
Forests and mountains .ring, 
The plains their tribute bring, 

The streams rejoice. 

2 Yea, bless his holy name, 
And joyous thanks proclaim 

Through all the earth ; 
To glory in your lot 
Is comely, but be not 
God's benefits forgot 
Amidst your mirth. 

4 The God of harvest praise ; 
Hands, hearts and voices raise 

With one accord, 
From field to garner throng, 
Bearing your sheaves along, 
And in your harvest song. 

Bless ye the Lord. 



L. M. l\j\j. Tune 22. 

Great God, as seasons disappear, 
And changes mark the rolling year, 
Thy favor still has crowned our days, 
And we would celebrate thy praise. 

2 The harvest-song would we repeat, 
Thou givest us the finest wheat : 



HARVEST. 519 

The joys of harvest we have known ; 
The praise, O Lord, is all thine own. 

3 Our table spread, our garners stored, 
Oh, give us hearts to bless thee, Lord ! 
Forbid it, source of light and love, 

That hearts and lives should barren prove. 

4 Another harvest conies apace ; 
Ripen our spirits by thy grace, 
That we may calmly meet the blow 
The sickle gives to lay us low. 

5 That so, when angel-reapers come 
To gather sheaves to thy blest home, 
Our spirits may be borne on high 
To thy safe garner in the sky. 

CM. 800. TuneU. 

Fountain of mercy, God of love ! 

How rich thy bounties are ! 
The changing seasons, as they move, 

Proclaim thy constant care. 

2 When in the bosom of the earth 

The sower hid the grain, 
Thy goodness marked its secret birth, 
And sent the early rain. 

3 The spring's sweet influence, Lord, was thine, 

The plants in beauty grew ; 
Thou gavest refulgent suns to shine, 
And soft, refreshing dew. 

4 These varied mercies from above 

Matured the swelling grain ; 
A kindly harvest crowns thy love, 
And plenty fills the plain. 

5 We own and bless thy gracious sway, 

Thy hand, all nature hails ; 
Seed-time nor harvest, night nor day, 
Summer nor winter, fails. 



520 SPECIAL HYMNS. 

MORNING. 
L. M. 801. Tune 22. 

Awake, my soul, and with the suit 
Thy daily stage of duty run ; 
Shake off dull sloth, and early rise 
To pay thy morning sacrifice. 

2 Thy former misspent time redeem, 
Each present day thy last esteem ; 
Thy talents to improve take care, 
For the great day thyself prepare. 

3 In conversation be sincere, 

Keep conscience as the noon-day clear ; 

For God's all-seeing eye surveys 

Thy secret thoughts, thy works and ways. 

4 Glory to God, who safe hath kept, 
And hath refreshed me while I slept : 
Grant, Lord, when I from death shall wake, 

1 may of heavenly bliss partake. 

5 Lord, I my vows to thee renew, 
Disperse my sins as morning dew, 

Guard my first springs of thought and will, 
And with thyself my spirit fill. 

6 Direct, control, suggest this day 
All I design, or do, or say ; 

That all my powers, with all their might, 
In thy sole glory may unite. 

7s. 802. Tune 11. 

In the morning hear my voice, 
Let me in thy light rejoice ; 
God, my sun ! my strength renew, 
Send thy blessing down like dew. 

2 Through the duties of the day, 
Grant me grace to watch and pray ; 



MORNING. 521 

Live as always seeing thee, 
Knowing, thou, God ! seest me. 

3 When the evening skies display- 
Richer pomp than noon's array, 
Be the shades of death to me 
Bright with immortality. 

4 When the round of care is run, 
And the stars succeed the sun, 
Songs of praise with prayer unite, 
Crown the day, and hail the night. 

5 Thus with thee, my God ! my friend ! 
Time begin, continue, end, 

While life's joys and sorrows pass, 
Like the changes of the grass. 

7s. OUO. Tune 11. 

Now the shades of night are gone • 
Now the morning light is come : 
Lord, may we be thine to-day, 
Drive the shades of sin away. 

2 Fill our souls with heavenly light, 
Banish doubt, and clear our sight ; 
In thy service, Lord, to-day 

May we stand, and watch, and pray. 

3 Keep our haughty passions bound, 
Save us from our foes around, 
Going out and coming in, 

Keep us safe from every sin. 

L. M. 804. Tune 90. 

When, streaming from the eastern skies, 
The morning light salutes my eyes, 
O sun of righteousness divine, 



522 SPECIAL HYMNS. 

On me with beams of mercy shine ; 
Chase the dark clouds of sin away, 
And turn my darkness into day. 

2 When, to heaven's great and glorious king 
My morning sacrifice I bring ; 
And, grieving o'er my guilt and shame, 
Ask mercy, Saviour, in thy name ; 
My conscience sprinkle with thy blood, 
And be my advocate with God. 

L. M. 805. Tune 22. 

Oh timely happy, timely wise, 
Hearts that with rising morn arise ! 
Eyes that the beam celestial view, 
Which evermore makes all things new. 

2 New every morning is the love 
Our wakening and uprising prove, 
Through sleep and darkness safely brought, 
Restored to life, and power, and thought. 

3 New mercies, each returning day, 
Hover around us while we pray ; 
New perils past, new sins forgiven, 

New thoughts of God, new hopes of heaven. 

4 If, on our daily course, our mind 
Be set to hallow all we find, 

New treasures still, of countless price, 
God will provide for sacrifice. 

5 The trivial round, the common task, 
Will furnish all we ought to ask ; 
Room to deny ourselves ; a road 

To bring us daily nearer God. 

6 Only, O Lord, in thy dear love 
Fit us for perfect rest above ; 
And help us, this and every day, 
To live more nearly as we pray. 



MORNING. 523 

7s. 806. Tmne lO. 

My soul, awake, and render 
To God, thy great defender, 
Thy prayer and adoration 
For his kind preservation. 

2 With joy I still discover 

Thy light, O Lord, my Saviour ; 
My thanks shall be the spices 
Of morning sacrifices. 

3 Bless me, this day, Lord Jesus, 
And be to me propitious ; 
Grant me thy kind protection 
From every sin's infection. 

4 Bless every thought and action ; 
Afford me thy direction ; 

To thee alone be tending 
Beginning, middle, ending. 

5 Be thou my only treasure, 
Fulfill in me thy pleasure ; 
May I, in every station, 
Give thee due adoration. 

C. M. oOl. Tune 14. 

What secret hand, at morning light, 

By stealth unseals mine eye, 
Draws back the curtain of the night, 

And opens earth and sky ? 

2 'T is thine, my God, the same that kept 

My resting hours from harm ; 

No ill came nigh me, for I slept 

Beneath the Almighty's arm. 

3 'T is thine my daily bread that brings, 

Like manna scattered round, 
And clothes me, as the lily springs 
In beauty from the ground. 



524 SPECIAL HYMNS. 

4 This is the hand that shaped my frame, 

And gave my pulse to beat ; 
That bore me oft through flood and flame, 
Through tempest, cold, and heat. 

5 In death's dark valley though I stray, 

'T would there my steps attend, 
Guide with the staff my lonely way, 
And with the rod defend. 

6 May that dear hand uphold me still, 

Through life's uncertain race, 
To bring me to thine holy hill, 
And to thy dwelling-place. 

L. M. 808. . Tune 22. 

Be with me, Lord, where'er I go, 
Teach me what thou wouldst have me do ; 
Suggest whate'er I think this day, 
Direct me in the narrow way. 

2 Prevent me lest I harbor pride, 
Lest I in my own strength confide ; 
Show me my weakness, let me see 

I have my power my all, from thee. 

3 Enrich me always with thy love, 
My kind protector ever prove : 
Lord, put thy seal upon my breast, 
And let thy Spirit on me rest. 

4 Assist and teach me how to pray, 
Incline my nature to obey ; 
What thou abhorrest, let me flee, 
And only love what pleaseth thee. 

7s, 6s & 8s. 809. Tune 79. 

May Jesus' grace and blessing 
Attend me without ceasing ; 



MORNING. 525 

Thus I stretch out my hand, 
And do that work with pleasure, 
Which, in my call and measure, 
My God for me to do ordained. 

8s, 7s <fc 7s. OlO. Tune 89. 

God, omnipotent Creator, 

Who madest ail things by thy might, 
Eulest everything in nature, 

And commandest day and night, 
Who the universe so wide 
By thy power alone dost guide : 

2 Let my life and conversation 

Be directed by thy word ; 
Lord, thy constant preservation 

To thy erring child afford : 
No where but alone in thee 
From all harm can I be free. 

3 Lord, my body, soul, and spirit, 

Keep in thine almighty hand; 
Strengthened by thy powerful merit, 

Let me follow thy command : 
Thou, my glory and renown, 
I would fain be all thine own. 



L. M Oil. Tune 22. 

Forth in thy name, O Lord, we go, 

Our daily labor to pursue ; 
Thee, only thee, resolved to know, 

In all we think, or speak, or do. 

2 Still would we bear thy easy yoke, 

And every moment watch and pray ; 
Would still to things eternal look, 
And hasten to thy glorious day. 



526 SPECIAL HYMNS. 

3 For thee alone we would employ 

Whate'er thy bounteous grace hath given ; 
Would tread our course with even joy, 
And closely walk with thee to heaven. 

JL. M. Ol/O. Tune 90. 

As every day thy mercy spares, 
Will bring its trials or its cares, 

Saviour, till my life shall end, 
Be thou my counselor and friend ; 
Teach me thy precepts all divine, 
And be thy great example mine. 

2 When each day's scenes or labors close, 
And wearied nature seeks repose, 
With pardoning mercy richly blest, 
Guard me, my Saviour, w T hile I rest ; 
And as each morning sun shall rise, 
Oh, lead me onward to the skies ! 

3 And at my life's last setting sun, 
My conflicts o'er, my labors done, 
Jesus, thine heavenly radiance shed, 
To cheer and bless my dying bed ; 
And from death's gloom my spirit raise, 
To see thy face and sing thy praise. 

L. M. OlO. Tune 22. 

Lord Jesus, may I constantly, 
Both day and night be near to thee, 
Both when I close at night my eyes, 
And in the morn from sleep arise. 

2 Lord Jesus Christ, my life and light, 

1 wish to love thee day and night ; 
Preserve my steps and guide my ways, 
And let me live unto thy praise. 



EVENING. 527 

L M. Ol4. Tune 22. 

Sun of my soul, thou Saviour dear ! 
It is not night, if thou be near : 
Oh, may no earth-born cloud arise, 
To hide thee from thy servant's eyes ! 

2 When the soft dews of kindly sleep 
My wearied eyelids gently steep, 

Be my last thought, how sweet to rest 
For ever on my Saviour's breast ! 

3 Abide with me from morn till eve, 
For without thee I cannot live ; 
Abide with me when night is nigh, 
For without thee I dare not die. 

4 If some poor wandering child of thine 
Have spurned to-day the voice divine, 
Xow, Lord ! the gracious work begin ; 
Let him no more lie down in sin. 

5 Watch by the sick ; enrich the poor, 
With blessings from thy boundless store ; 
Be every mourner's sleep to-night, 

Like infant's slumbers, pure and light 

6 Come near and bless us when we wake, 
Ere through the world our way we take ; 
Till, in the ocean of thy love, 

We lose ourselves in heaven above. 

8s & 7s. olO. Tune 16. 

Saviour ! breathe an evening blessing 

Ere repose our spirits seal ; 
Sin and want we come confessing ; 

Thou canst save, and thou canst heal. 

2 Though destruction walk around us, 
Though the arrows past us fly, 
Angel-guards from thee surround us ; 
We are safe if thou art nigh. 



528 SPECIAL HYMNS. 

3 Though the night be dark and dreary, 

Darkness cannot hide from thee ; 
Thou art he who, never weary, 
Watcheth where thy people be. 

4 Should swift death this night o'ertake us, 

And our couch become our tomb, 
May the morn in heaven awake us, 
Clad in bright and deathless bloom. 

8s, 7s & 7s. 816. Tune 89. 

Through the day thy love hath spared us, 

Now we lay us down to "rest ; 
Through the silent w 7 atches guard us, 

Let no foe our peace molest : 
Jesus, thou our guardian be, 
Sweet it is to trust in thee. 

2 Pilgrims here on earth, and strangers, 

Dwelling in the midst of foes, 
Us and ours preserve from dangers ; 

In thy peace may we repose : 
And, when life's brief day is past, 
Rest with thee in heaven at last. 

7s. Oil. Tune 11. 

Softly now the light of day 
Fades upon my sight aw T ay ; 
Free from care, from labor free, 
Lord ! I would commune with. thee. 

2 Thou, whose all-pervading eye 
Naught escapes, without, within ! 
Pardon each infirmity, 

Open fault, and secret sin. 

3 Soon, for me, the light of day 
Shall for ever pass aw r ay ; 



EVENING. 529 

Then, from sin and sorrow free, 
Take me, Lord ! to dwell with thee. 

4 Thou who, sinless, yet hast known 
All of man's infirmity ! 
Then, from thine eternal throne 
Jesus ! look with pitying eye. 

M. OlO. Tune 22. 

Axother day is at an end, 
And night doth now its shade extend ; 
To thee, O Lord, our hearts we raise, 
And thee for every mercy praise. 

2 Yet we are of defects aware ; 

Porgive them, Lord; thy children spare: 
Our souls he precious in thy sight, 
Take us into thy care this night. 

3 Now I '11 lie down and safely sleep, 
Lord Jesus, in thy fellowship ; 
Thus, under thy protection blest, 
Will soul and body sweetly rest. 

M. 819. Tune 22. 

The hours' decline and setting sun 
Show that my course this day is run ; 
The evening-shade and silent night 
My weary limbs to rest invite. 

2 I now my soul and frail abode 
Humbly commit to Israel's God, 

To him who slumbers not nor sleeps, 
And who his own in safety keeps. 

3 Where'er I thee this day did grieve, 
O Lord, me graciously forgive ; 
And with a mind from trouble freed, 
Let me sleep in thy peace indeed. 

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530 SPECIAL HYMNS. 

5s, 8s & Bs. 820. Tune 03. 

Jesus, hear our prayer, 

For thy children care ; 
While we sleep, protect and bless us, 
With thy pardon now refresh us : 

Leave thy peace divine 

With us, we are thine. 

8s, 6s&8s. 821. Tune 79. 

No farther go to-night, but stay, 

Dear Saviour, till the break of day ; 

Abide, my Lord, with me : 

And in the morning when I wake, 

Me under thy protection take ; 

Thus day and night I spend with thee. 

L. M. 822. Tune 22. 

All praise to thee, my God, this night, 
For all the blessings of the light ; 
Keep me, O keep me, king of kings, 
Beneath thine own almighty wings. 

2 Forgive me, Lord, for thy dear Son, 
The ill that I this day have done, 
That with the world, myself, and thee, 
I, ere I sleep, at peace may be. 

3 Teach me to live, that I may dread 
The grave as little as my bed ; 
Teach me to die, that so I may 
Rise glorious at the judgment-day. 

4 Oh may my soul on thee repose, 

And may sweet sleep my eye-lids close, 
Sleep, that shall me more vigorous make 
To serve my God when I awake. 

5 When in the night I sleepless lie, 

My soul with heavenly thoughts supply, 



EVENING. 531 

Let no ill dreams disturb my rest, 
No powers of darkness me molest. 

C. M. O&O. Tune 14. 

The hour of sleep is now at hand, 

My spirit calls for rest ; 
Oh, that my pillow may be found 

The dear Redeemer's breast. 

2 This night my longing soul with Christ 

Would take up her abode, 
I gladly would myself divest 
Of everything but God. 

3 The nightly watches would I spend 

In fellowship above ; 
Would hold communion with my Lord, 
And feast upon his love. 

4 Dead to the world when I'm asleep, 

I 'd be alive to God ; 
My soul would rest at peace with him 
Who bought me with his blood. 

5 Oh may I, then, of Christ this night 

Be happily possessed, 
With holy angels round my bed, 
And Jesus for my guest. 

C. M. O/04. Tune 14. 

In. mercy, Lord, remember me, 
Be with me through this night, 

And grant to me most graciously 
The safeguard of thy might. 

2 With cheerful heart I close my eyes ; 
Thou wilt not from me move : 
Lord, in the morning let me rise, 
Rejoicing in thy love. 



532 SPECIAL HYMNS. 

3 Oh, if this night should prove my last, 
And end my transient days : 
Lord, take me to thy promised rest, 
Where I may sing thy praise. 

8s & 7s. oZQ. Tune 16. 

Jesus, tender shepherd, hear me ; 

Bless thy feeble lamb to-night: 
Through the darkness be thou near me ; 

Keep me safe till morning light. 

2 All this day thy hand has led me, 

And I thank thee for thy care ; 
Kindly thou hast clothed me, fed me ; 
Listen to my evening prayer. 

3 May my sins be all forgiven, 

Bless the friends I love so well ; 
Take me, when I die, to heaven, 
Happy there with thee to dwell. 

P. M. 826. Tune 165. 

Author of the whole creation, 
Light of light, eternal Word, 

Soul and body's preservation 
I commit to thee, O Lord : 

My Redeemer, dwell in me, 

Let me sleep and wake with thee, 

And rceeive thy benediction 

Both in joy and in affliction. 

2 Ere I close my eyes in slumber, 
While to rest I lay me down, 
Let my grateful heart remember 

All the mercies thou hast shown; 
Fill my soul with sacred love, 
Let me dream of things above ; 
And bestow on me the favor 
Of thy presence, gracious Saviour. 



EVENING. 533 

3 Pardon, Jesus, each transgression, 

Whether open or unknown, 
Thus removing that oppression 

Under which I else should groan; 
I confess the guilt of sin, 
But thy blood can make me clean ; 
Hear, Lord, my supplication, 
Grant me joy and consolation. 

L. M. 0.41. Tune 22. 

Lord, I have passed another day, 

And come to thank thee for thy care : 

Forgive my faults in work and play, 
And listen to my evening prayer. 

2 Thy favor gives me daily bread, 

And friends who all my wants supply ; 
And safely now I rest my head, 

Preserved and guarded by thine eye. 

3 Look down in pity, and forgive 

Whate'er I 've done or said amiss ; 
And help me every day I live, 
To serve thee better than on this. 

4 Now while I speak, be pleased to take 

A helpless child beneath thy care ; 
And condescend, for Jesus' sake, 
To listen to my evening prayer. 



p. M. 

The night is come wmerein at last we rest, 
God order this, and all things, for the best ! 
Beneath his blessing fearless may we lie. 
Since he is nigh. 
2 Drive evil thoughts and spirits far away ; 
O Father, watch o'er us till dawning day ; 
Body and soul alike from harm defend, 
Thine angels send. 



534 SPECIAL HYMNS. 

3 Let holy prayers and thoughts our latest be, 
Let us awake with joy, still close to thee ; 
In all serve thee ; in every deed and thought 

Thy praise be sought. 

4 Give to the sick, as thy beloved, sleep ; 
And help the captive, comfort those who 

weep; 
Care for the widows' and the orphans' woe ; 
Keep far our foe. 

5 Father, thy name be praised, thy kingdom 

come, 
Thy will be wrought as in our heavenly 

home ; 
Keep us in life, forgive our sins, deliver 
Us now and ever ! Amen. 



BEFORE AND AFTER MEALS. 
C. M. 829. Tune 14. 

Thee we address in humble prayer, 
Vouchsafe thy gifts to crown, 

Father of all, thy children hear, 
And send a blessing down. 

2 May we enjoy thy saving grace, 
Thy goodness taste and see, 
Athirst for blood-bought righteousness, 
And hungry after thee. 

7s. 830. Tune 11. 

Jesus' mercies never fail, 
This we prove at every meal : 
Lord, we thank thee for thy grace, 
Gladly join to sing thy praise. 



BEFORE AND AFTER MEALS. 535 

2 Lord, the gifts thou dost bestow, 
Can refresh and cheer us too ; 
But no gift can to the heart 

Be what thou our Saviour art. 

3 Praise our God ! it is but just ; 
He hath raised us from the dust, 
Gave us being, gave us breath, 
Saves us from eternal death. 



8s, 6s & 8s. odl. Tune 79. 

What praise to thee, my Saviour 
Is due for every favor, 

E'en for my daily food : 
Each crumb thou dost allow me, 
With gratitude shall bow me, 

Accounting all for me too good. 



L. M. OoZ. Tune 22. 

Be present at our table, Lord ; 
Be here and everywhere adored : 
From thy all-bounteous hand our food 
May we receive with gratitude. 

2 We humbly thank thee, Lord our God, 
For all thy gifts on us bestowed ; 
And pray thee, graciously to grant 
The food which day by day we want. 



Come, Lord Jesus, our guest to be, 
And bless the gifts bestowed by thee. 



Be present, Lord, at this repast, 
And bless what thou provided hast. 



536 SPECIAL HYMNS. 

TRAVELERS. 

C. M. 833, Tune 14. 

Blest be that sacred covenant-love, 

Uniting though we part ; 
Our bodies may far off remove, 

We still are one in heart. 

2 Joined in one spirit to our head, 

Where he appoints we go, 
And while we in his footsteps tread, 
Show forth his praise below. 

3 Oh, may we ever walk with him, 

And nothing know beside, 
Nought else desire, nought else esteem, 
But Jesus crucified. 

4 Nor joy nor grief, nor time nor place, 

Nor life nor death can part 
Those who, enjoying Jesus' grace, 
In him are one in heart. 

5 Soon will he wipe off every tear, 

On Canaan's blissful shore, 
Where all who friends in Jesus are, 
Shall meet to part no more. 

8s, 6s & 8s. 00"±. Tune 79. 

The Lord be with me everywhere, 
And screen me with paternal care 

By his almighty arm ; 
No traveler needs to faint or fear, 
If he believe the Lord is near, 

Who can protect him from all harm. 

2 By sea and land, by night and day, 
O Lord, in safety me convey, 

Though winds and thunders roar ; 
Bring me, when every peril's past, 



sickness. 537 

Safe to the destined place at last, 
There to extol thy help and power. 

8s, 6s & 8s. OOO. Tune 79. 

A stranger and a pilgrim, I 

With thy command, O Lord, comply, 

I go where thou dost send : 
My high commission I obey, 
The toil and dangers of the way 

Shall all in lasting comforts end. 

2 Attend me, Lord, in all my ways ; 
Open my lips to sing thy praise, 

For blessings freely given : 
In all my journeys here below 
Let thy kind presence with me go ; 

And grant me once to rest in heaven. 



SICKNESS. 



7s. OOO. Tune 11. 

Oh, how soft that bed must be, 
Made in sickness, Lord, by thee ; 
And that rest, how calm, how sweet, 
Where thou and the sufferer meet. 

2 'T was the good physician now, 
Soothed thy cheek, and chafed thy brow, 
Whispering, as he raised thy head, 

"It is I, be not afraid." 

3 God of glory, God of grace, 

Hear from heaven, thy dwelling-place, 
Hear in mercy, and forgive, 
Bid thy child believe and live. 

4 Bless me, and I shall be blest , 
Soothe me, and I shall have rest; 



538 SPECIAL HYMNS. 

Fix my heart, my hopes, above ; 
Love me, Lord, for thou art love. 

L. M. OO 1. Tune 22. 

Though I 'm in body full of pain, 
My soul doth heavenly comfort gain ; 
And death itself I need not dread, 
Since Jesus suffered in my stead. 

2 Yet one thing will I ask of thee : 
Never, O Lord, forsake thou me ; 
But bless me often, keep my mind 
Stayed on thy help, to thee resigned : 

3 Then I shall be supremely blest, 
Nor ask, though sick, to be released ; 
I ? 11 wait thy time, thy love I feel, 

I know thou rulest all things well. 

C. M. OdO. Tune 14. 

When languor and disease invade 
This trembling house of clay, 

? T is sweet to look beyond the flesh, 
And long to fly away ; 

2 Sweet to look inward, and attend 

The whispers of his love ; 
Sweet to look upward, to the place 
Where Jesus pleads above ; 

3 Sweet to look back, and see my name 

In life's fair book set down ; 
Sweet to look forward, and behold 
Eternal joys my own ; 

4 Sweet to reflect, how grace divine 

My sins on Jesus laid ; 
Sweet to remember, that his blood 
My debt of sufferings paid ; 



SICKNESS. 539 

5 Sweet on his righteousness to stand, 

Which saves from second death ; 
Sweet to experience, day by day, 
His Spirit's quickening breath. 

6 Sweet on his faithfulness to rest, 

Whose love can never end ; 
Sweet on his covenant of grace 
For all things to depend; 

7 Sweet, in the confidence of faith, 

To trust his firm decrees ; 
Sweet to lie passive in his hands, 
And know no will but his ; 

8 Sweet to rejoice in lively hope, 

That, when my change shall come, 
Angels will hover round my bed, 
And waft my spirit home. 

9 If such the sweetness of the stream, 

What must the fountain be, 
Where saints and angels draw their bliss, 
Immediately from thee ? 

C. M. OOU. Tune 14. 

O thou, who lov'st to send relief 

In time of our distress, 
Because thyself didst bear our grief, 

And feel our sicknesses ; 

2 Thy will be done, I still would say, 

Whate'er that will may be ; 
And let this trial, day by day, 
Fulfill its end in me. 

3 O Lord, look down, O Lord, forgive, 

Oh, help me from on high ; 
Since no man to himself must live, 
Nor to himself can die. 



540 SPECIAL HYMNS. 

4 And when, through feebleness or pain, 

My thoughts are far from thee, 
Though I forget thee, Saviour, then, 
Oh, yet, forget not me. 

5 In him that bore our griefs and pains 

Shall they, that suffer, boast, 
Who with the Father ever reigns, 
And with the Holy Ghost. 

L. M. o40. Tune 22. 

Oh, how I long to go and see 
The Lamb of God, W'ho died for me ! . 
How do I languish night and day, 
To hear him bid me come away ! 

2 He loves and values me, I him ; 
Therefore I all things dross esteem 
But my dear Jesus, whom I prize 
Above my life, or earth, or skies. 

3 With pining sickness I decay, 
Diseases wear my flesh away ; 
But I shall soon his leave obtain 
To be released from all my pain. 

4 Quickly, O Lord, thy angels charge 
To set my longing soul at large ; 
Quickly thy blessed hosts command 
To carry me to thy right hand. 

5 My loving friends, farewell, farewell, 
I go with Jesus Christ to dwell ; 

He calls me to my heavenly home, 

And says, " Come in, thou blessed, come." 

C. M. 841. Tune 14. 

Thousands, O Lord of hosts, to-day 

Within thy temple meet; 
And tens of thousands throng to pay 

Their homage at thy feet, 



SICKNESS. 541 

2 They see thy power and glory there, 

As I have seen them too ; 
They read, they hear, they join in prayer, 
As I was wont to do. 

3 They sing thy deeds as I have sung, 

In sweet and solemn lays ; 
Were I among them, my glad tongue 
Might learn new themes of praise. 

4 For thou art in their midst to teach, 

When in thy name they call, 
And thou hast blessings Lord, for each, 
Hast blessings, Lord, for all. 

5 I, of such fellowship bereft, 

In Spirit turn to thee ; 
Oh, hast not thou a blessing left, 
A blessing, Lord, for me? 

6 The dew lies thick on all the ground, 

Shall my poor fleece be dry ? 
The manna rains from heaven around, 
Shall I of hunger die ? 

7 Behold thy prisoner, loose my bands, 

If 't is thy gracious will ; 

If not, contented in thy hands, 

Behold thy prisoner still. 

8 I may not to thy courts repair, 

Yet here thou surely art ; 
Oh, give me here a house of prayer, 
Here sabbath-joys impart. 

9 To faith reveal the things unseen, 

To hope, the joys untold ; 
Let love, without a vail between, 
Thy glory now behold. 
10 Oh, make thy face on me to shine, 
That doubt and fear may cease ; 
Lift up thy countenance benign 
On me, and give me peace. 



542 SPECIAL HYMNS. 

LAYING A CORNER-STONE. 
L. M. 84/W. Tune 22. 

This stone to thee in faith we lay, 
We build the temple, Lord, to thee ; 

Thine eye be open night and day, 
To guard this house and sanctuary. 

2 Here, when thy people seek thy face, 

And dying sinners pray to live, 
Hear thou, in heaven, thy dwelling-place, 
And when thou nearest, oh, forgive. 

3 Here, when thy messengers proclaim 

The blessed gospel of thy Son, 
Still, by the power of his great name, 
Be mighty signs and wonders done. 

4 Hosanna to their heavenly king ; 

When children's voices raise that song, 
Hosanna, let their angels sing, 

And heaven with earth the strain prolong. 

5 But will indeed Jehovah deign 

Here to abide, no transient guest? 
Here will the world's Redeemer reign, 
And here the Holy Spirit rest ? 

6 That glory never hence depart ! 

Yet choose not, Lord, this house alone ; 
Thy kingdom come to every heart, 
In every bosom fix thy throne. 

L. M. o4:<J. Tune 22. 

An earthly temple here we raise, 
Lord God, our Saviour, to thy praise ; 
Oh, make thy gracious presence known, 
While now we lay its corner-stone. 

2 Within the house thy servants rear, 
Deign by thy Spirit to appear ; 



DEDICATION OF A CHURCH. 543 

On all its walls salvation write, 
From corner-stone to topmost height. 

3 And, when this temple, " made with hands," 
Upon its firm foundation stands, 

Oh, may we all, with loving heart, 
In nobler building bear a part : 

4 Where every polished stone shall be 
A human soul won back to thee ; 
All resting upon Christ alone, 

The chief and precious corner-stone. 

CM. 84:4:. Tune 14 

' Builder of mighty worlds on worlds, 
How poor the house must be, 
That with our human sinful hands 
Yv 7 e may erect for thee. 

2 O Christ, thou art our corner-stone 

On thee our hopes are built ; 
Thou art our Lord, our light, our life, 
Our sacrifice for guilt. 

3 In thy blest name we gather here, 

And consecrate the ground : 
The walls that on this rock shall rise 
Thy praises shall resound. 

4 May many a soul, from death redeemed, 

In heavenly regions fair, 
With joy exclaim, " I learned the path 
To God and glory, there." 



DEDICATION OF A CHURCH. 

CM. 845. TuneH. 

Dear shepherd of thy people, hear ! 
Thy presence now display : 



544 SPECIAL HYMNS. 

As thou hast given a place for prayer, 
So give us hearts to pray. 

2 Within these walls let holy peace, 

And love, and concord dwell : 
Here give the troubled conscience ease, 
The wounded spirit heal. 

3 Oh, may the gospel's joyful sound, 

Enforced by mighty grace, 

Awaken many sinners round, 

To come and fill the place. 

L. M. 846. Tune 22 

O thou, who didst the temple fill 
With thy resplendent, awful, train, 

The glory of thine Israel still, 

Appear in those bright robes again. 

2 In us, and round about us shine, 

Here cause us to behold thy face ; 
Oh, make this tabernacle thine ! 
Oh, sanctify this holy place ! 

3 Now send the promised unction down, 

And all our waiting hearts inspire ; 
Lord Jesus, make thy goings known, 
Thy ministers a flame of fire. 

4 Work with them, and confirm thy word 

To all who worship in this place ; 
Oh, pour upon us, holy Lord, 

Unceasing showers of saving grace. 

5 So shall thy servants' hopes be crowned, 

And glory to thy name be given ; 
While this Bethesda shall be found 
The house of God, the gate of heaven. 



DEDICATION OF A CHURCH. 545 

C. M. 847. Tmne 14. 

Spirit divine ! attend our prayers, 
And make this house thy home ; 

Descend with all thy gracious powers, 
Oh come, great Spirit ! come. 

2 Come as the light ; to us reveal 

Our emptiness and woe ; 
And lead us in those paths of life 
Where all the righteous go. 

3 Come as the fire ; and purge our hearts, 

Like sacrificial flame ; 
Let our whole soul an offering be 
To our Redeemer's name. 

4 Come as the dove ; and spread thy wings, 

The wings of peaceful love ; 
And let thy church on earth become 
Blest as the church above. 

5 Come as the wind ; with rushing sound, 

And pentecostal grace, 
That all, of woman born, may see 
The glory of thy face. 

8s, 7s <Sc 4s. O ±0. Tmne 583. 

Christ, thou art the sure foundation, 
Thou the head and corner-stone ; 

Chosen of the Lord, and precious, 
Binding all the church in one ; 

Thou thy Zion's help for ever, 
And her confidence alone. 

2 To this temple, where we call thee, 

Come, O Lord of hosts, to-day ! 
With thy wonted loving-kindness 

Hear thy servants as they pray ; 
And thy fullest benediction 

Shed within these walls alway. 

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546 SPECIAL HYMNS. 

3 Here vouchsafe to all thy servants 

What they ask of thee to gain, 
What they gain from thee for ever 

With the blessed to retain, 
And hereafter in thy glory 

Evermore with thee to reign. 

4 Praise and honor to the Father, 

Praise and honor to the Son, 
Praise and honor to the Spirit, 

Ever three and ever one ; 
One in might, and one in glory, 

While eternal ages run. 

7s. 849. Tune 11. 

Lord of hosts, to thee we raise 
Here a house of prayer and praise : 
Thou thy people's hearts prepare 
Here to meet for praise and prayer. 

2 Let the living here be fed 

With thy word, the heavenly bread ; 
Here in hope of glory blest, 
May the dead be laid to rest. 

3 Here to thee a temple stand, 
While the sea shall gird the land ; 
Here reveal thy mercy sure, 
While the sun and moon endure. 

4 Hallelujah ! earth and sky 
To the joyful sound reply ; 
Hallelujah ! hence ascend 

Prayer and praise till time shall end. 

P.M. 850. Tune 159. 

We tread on consecrated ground, 
For ? t is his own abode, 
The sparrow here a nest hath found, 
Thine altars, O Lord God ; 



DAYS OF FASTING. 547 

Blest they who to his courts repair, 
To seek him in his house of prayer ; 
To such he will himself reveal, 
His praises they shall tell. 

. M. o51. Tune 14. 

To thee this temple we devote, 

Our Father and our God ; 
Accept it thine, and seal it now 

Thy Spirit's blest abode. 

2 Here may the prayer of faith ascend, 

The voice of praise arise ; 
Oh, may each lowly service prove 
Accepted sacrifice. 

3 Here may the sinner learn his guilt, 

And weep before his Lord , 
Here pardoned, sing a Saviour's love, 
And here his vows record. 

4 Here may affliction dry the tear, 

And learn to trust in God ; 
Convinced it is a Father smites, 
And love that guides the rod. 

5 Peace be within these sacred walls, 

Prosperity be here ; 
Still smile upon thy people, Lord, 
And evermore be near. 



DAYS OF FASTING. 

C. M. 852. Tune 14. 

See, gracious God ! before thy throne, 
Thy mourning people bend ! 

'T is on thy sovereign grace alone, 
Our humble hopes depend. 



548 SPECIAL HYMNS. 

2 Tremendous judgments, from thy hand, 

Thy dreadful power display ; 
Yet mercy spares this guilty land, 
And still we live to pray. 

3 Great God ! why is our country spared, 

Ungrateful as we are ? 
Oh, be thine awful warnings heard, 
While mercy cries, Forbear ! 

4 How changed, alas ! are truths divine, 

For error, guilt, and shame ; 
What impious numbers, bold in sin, 
Disgrace the Christian name ! 

5 Oh, turn us, turn us, mighty Lord ! 

By thy resistless grace ; 
Then shall our hearts obey thy word, 
And humbly seek thy face. 

L. M. OOO. Tune 22 

O God of heaven and earth, arise, 
And hear our loud united cries ; 
Behold us bow before thy face, 
Throughout our land, and seek thy grace. 

2 Our trust is not in mortal hosts, 

Nor in the arms that guard our coasts ; 
Thine is the land, and thine the main, 
And human force and skill are vain. 

3 Our guilt might draw thy vengeance down 
On every shore, on every town ; 

But view us, Lord, with pitying eye, 
And lay thy lifted thunder by. 

4 Forgive the follies of our times, 

And cleanse our land from all its crimes ; 
Reformed and decked with grace divine, 
Let our united people shine. 



DAYS OF FASTING. 549 

7s. O04r. Tune 11. 

Why, God ! thy people spurn ? 
Why permit thy wrath to burn ? 
God of mercy ! turn once more, 
All our broken hearts restore. 

2 Thou hast made our land to quake, 
Heal the sorrows thou dost make ; 
Bitter is the cup we drink, 

Suffer not our souls to sink. 

3 Be thy banner now unfurled, 
Show thy truth to all the world ; 
Save us, Lord ! we cry to thee, 
Lift thine arm, thy chosen free. 

4 Give us now relief from pain ; 
Human aid is all in vain ; 

We, through God, shall yet prevail, 
He will help, when foes assail. 

8s & 7s. OOO. Tune 16. 

Dread Jehovah ! God of nations ! 

From thy temple in the skies 
Hear thy people's supplications ; 

Xow for their deliverance rise. 

2 Though our sins, our hearts confounding, 

Long and loud for vengeance call, 
Thou hast mercy more abounding ; 
Jesus' blood can cleanse them all. 

3 Let that love veil our transgression, 

Let that blood our guilt efface ; 

Save thy people from oppression, 

Save from spoil thy holy place. 

4 Lo ! with deep contrition turning, 

Humbly at thy feet we bend ; 
Hear us, fasting, praying, mourning; 
Hear us, spare us, and defend. 



550 SPECIAL HYMNS. 

L. M. OOu. Tune 22. 

On thee, our guardian God, we call ; 
Before thy throne of grace we fall ; 
And is there no deliverance there ? 
And must we perish in despair ? 

2 See, we repent, we weep, we mourn ; 
To our forsaken God return ; 

Oh, spare our guilty country, spare 

The church which thou hast planted here. 

3 We plead thy grace, indulgent God ; 
We plead thy Son's atoning blood ; 
We plead thy gracious promises ; 
And are they unavailing pleas ? 

4 These pleas, presented at thy throne, 
Have brought ten thousand blessings down 
On guilty lands in helpless woe ; 

Let them prevail to save us too. 



6s & 4s. 



NATIONAL. 

857. 

My country ! 't is of thee, 
Sweet land of liberty, 

Of thee I sing ; 
Land, where my fathers died ! 
Land of the pilgrims' pride ! 
From every mountain side, 

Let freedom ring ! 
My native country ! thee, 
Land of the noble, free, 

Thy name I love ; 
I love thy rocks and rills, 
Thy woods and templed hills : 
My heart with rapture thrills 

Like that above. 



NATIONAL. 551 

3 Let music swell the breeze, 
And ring, from all the trees, 

Sweet freedom's song : 
Let mortal tongues awake ; 
Let all that breathe partake; 
Let rocks their silence break, 

The sound prolong. 

4 Our fathers' God ! to thee, 
Author of liberty, 

To thee we sing : 
Long may our land be bright 
With freedom's holy light ; 
Protect us, by thy might, 

Great God, our king ! 

CM. 858. Tune 14. 

Lord, while for all mankind we pray 

Of every clime and coast, 
Oh, hear us for our native land, 

The land we love the most. 

2 Oh, guard our shores from every foe : 

With peace our borders bless, 
Our cities with prosperity, 
Our fields with plenteousness. 

3 Unite us in the sacred love 

Of knowledge, truth, and thee, 
And let our hills and valleys chant 
The songs of liberty. 

4 Lord of the nations, thus to thee 

Our country we commend ; 
Be thou her refuge, and her trust, 
Her everlasting: friend. 



6s & 4s. 

God bless our native land ! 
Firm may she ever stand, 



552 SPECIAL HYMNS. 

Through storm and night; 
When the wild tempests rave, 
Ruler of winds and wave ! 
Do thou our country save, 

By thy great might. 

2 For her our prayer shall rise 
To God, above the skies ; 

On him we wait : 
Thou, who art ever nigh, 
Guardian with watchful eye ! 
To thee aloud we cry, 
God save the state t 



Is, 860. Tixno 11 

God, most mighty, sovereign Lord, 
By the heavenly hosts adored ! 
God of nations, King of kings, 
Head of all created things 1 

2 By thy saints with joy confessed, 
God o'er all for ever blest I 
Xk>! we come before thy throne, 
In our Saviour's name alone. 

S On our fields of grass and grain, 
Drop, O Lord ! the kindly rain ; 
O'er our wide and goodly land, 
Crown the labors of each hand. 

4 Let thy kind protection be 
O'er our commerce on the sea ; 
Open, Lord! thy bounteous hand, 
Bless thy people, bless our land. 

5 Let, O Lord I our rulers be 
Men thai love and honor thee ; 
Let the powers, by thee ordained, 
Be in righteousness maintained* 



NATIONAL. 553 

6 In the people's hearts increase 
Love of piety arid peace ; 
Thus, united Ave shall stand, 
One wide, free, and happy land. 

L. M. obi. Tune 22. 

Great God of nations, now to thee, 
Our hymn of gratitude we raise ; 

That thou hast made this nation free, 
We offer thee our song of praise. 

2 Thy name we bless, almighty God, 

For all the kindness thou hast shown 
To this fair land, by pilgrims trod, 
This land we fondly call our own. 

3 We praise thee, that the gospel's light 

Through all our land its radiance sheds, 
Dispels the shades of error's night, 

And heavenly blessings round us spreads. 

6s & 4s. OO/i. 

Auspicious morning, hail ! 
Voices, from hill and vale, 

Thy welcome sing : 
Joy on thy dawning breaks ; 
Each heart that joy partakes, 
While cheerful music wakes, 

Its praise to bring. 

2 Peace on this day abide, 
From morn till eventide ; 

Wake tuneful song ; 
Melodious accents raise ; 
Let every heart, with praise, 
Bring high and grateful lays, 

Rich, full, and strong. 



554 TIME AND ETERNITY. 



TIME AND ETERNITY. 
7s. OUO. Tune 11. 

Lord, my times are in thy hand, 
Be they then at thy command ; 
Let me live to thee alone, 
Then the sting of death is gone. 

2 Whither should I, sinner, flee, 
Lord, for shelter, but to thee ? 
Thou hast gone before, in grace, 
To prepare a resting-place. 

3 Bearing my sins' heavy load, 

All thy steps were marked with blood, 
From the garden to the cross, 
Suffering to retrieve our loss. 

4 By thy bitter agony, 

By thy life poured out for me, 

Oh, let me, a sinner, find 

In my God a friend most kind. 

C. M. 864. Tune 14. 

There is a time, — we know not when, 
A point, — we know not where, 

Which marks the destiny of men 
To glory or despair. 

2 There is a line, by us unseen, 

That crosses every path, 
The hidden boundary between 
God's patience and his wrath. 

3 How far may we go on in sin ? 

How long will God forbear ? 
Where does hope end, and where begin 
The confines of despair ? 



TIME AND ETERNITY. 555 

4 An answer from the skies is sent : 
" Ye who from God depart, 
While it is called to-day, repent, 
And harden not your heart." 

p. m. 865. 

One sweetly solemn thought 
Comes to me o'er and o'er ; 

I'm nearer my home to-day 
Than I ever have been before. 

2 Nearer my Father's house, 

Where the many mansions be ; 
Nearer the great white throne, 
Nearer the crystal sea. 

3 Nearer the bound of life, 

Where we lay our burdens down, 
Nearer leaving the cross, 
Nearer gaining the crown. 

4 But the waves of that silent sea 

Roll dark before my sight, 
That brightly the other side 
Break on a shore of light. 

5 Oh, if my mortal feet 

Have almost gained the brink, 
If it be I am nearer home, 
Even to-day than I think. 

6 Father ! perfect my trust, 

Let my spirit feel in death 
That her feet are firmly set 
On the rock of a living faith. 

C. M. OOO. Tune 14. 

Whether the period of this life 
Be long or short, we know, 



556 TIME AND ETERNITY. 

'T is in itself of no great weight, 
We 're pilgrims here below. 

2 Thrice happy they who in this time 

In Jesus Christ believe, 
And as a living sacrifice 
To him their bodies give. 

3 He is, as long as life shall last, 

The source of all their bliss, 
And when they from this world depart, 
They see him as he is. 

4 Lord, may I live to thee by faith, 

To thee, oh, may I die ; 
For thine I am in life and death, 
Thine, thine, eternally. 

S. M. 867. Tune 582. 

Make haste, O man, to live, 

For thou so soon must die , 
Time hurries past thee like the breeze ; 

How swift its moments fly ! 

2 To breathe, and wake, and sleep, 

To smile, to sigh, to grieve, 
To move in idleness through earth, 
This, this is not to live. 

3 Make haste, O man, to do 

Whatever must be done ; 
Thou hast no time to lose in sloth, 
Thy day will soon be gone. 

4 Up then with speed, and work ; 

Fling ease and self away ; 
This is no time for thee to sleep, 
Up, watch, and work, and pray. 

5 Make haste, O man, to live, 

Thy time is almost o'er ; 
Oh, sleep not, dream not, but arise, 
The judge is at the door. 



TIME AND ETERNITY. 557 

S. M. OOO. Tune 582. 

Lord, let me know mine end ; 

My days, how brief their date ; 
That I may timely comprehend 

How frail my best estate. 

2 My life is but a span, 

Mine age is naught with thee ; 
What is the highest boast of man 
But dust and vanity ? 

3 Dumb at thy feet I lie, 

For thou hast brought me low ; 
Remove thy judgments lest I die ; 
I faint beneath thy blow. 

4 At thy rebuke, the bloom 

Of man's vain beauty flies ; 
And grief shall, like a moth, consume 
All that delights our eyes. 

5 Have pity on my fears ; 

Hearken to my request ; 
Turn not in silence from my tears, 
But give the mourner rest. 

6 Oh spare me yet, I pray ; 

Awhile my strength restore, 

Ere I am summoned hence away, 

And seen on earth no more. 

P. M CO*/. Tune 168. 

. Make my calling and election, 

Jesus, every day more sure ; 
Keep me under thy direction, 

Till I, through thy god-like power, 
Unto endless glory raised, 
In thy mansions shall be placed ; 

When in thee I end my race, 

Weeping shall for ever cease. 



558 DEATH. 



DEATH 

L. M. Oil). Tune 22. 

Asleep in Jesus ! blessed sleep, 
From which none ever wakes to weep, 
A calm and undisturbed repose, 
Unbroken by the last of foes ! 

2 Asleep in Jesus ! oh, how sweet, 
To be for such a slumber meet ; 
With holy confidence to sing, 

That death hath lost his venomed sting ! 

3 Asleep in Jesus ! peaceful rest, 
Whose waking is supremely blest ; 
No fear, no woe, shall dim that hour 
That manifests the Saviour's power. 

4 Asleep in Jesus ! oh, for me 
May such a blissful refuge be ! 
Securely shall my ashes lie, 
Waiting the summons from on high. 

5 Asleep in Jesus ! time nor space 
Debars this precious hiding-place : 
On Indian plains, or Lapland snows, 
Believers find the same repose. 

6 Asleep in Jesus ! far from thee 

Thy kindred and their graves may be ; 
But thine is still a blessed sleep, 
From which none ever wakes to w x eep.. 

S. M. 871. Tune S82, 

It is not death, to die, 

To leave this weary road, 
And mid the brotherhood on high 

To be at home with God. 



DEATH. 559 

2 It is not death, to close 

The eye long dimmed by tears, 
And wake in glorious repose 
To spend eternal years. 

3 It is not death, to bear 

The wrench that sets us free 
From dungeon chain, to breathe the air 
Of boundless liberty. 

4 It is not death, to fling 

Aside this sinful dust, 
And rise on strong, exulting wing 
To live among the just. 

5 Jesus, thou Prince of life ! 

Thy chosen cannot die ; 
Like thee, they conquer in the strife, 
To reign with thee on high. 

7s & 6s. Ol/g. Tune 151. 

When I shall gain permission 

To leave this mortal tent, 
And get from pain dismission, 

Jesus, thyself present ; 
And let me, when expiring, 

Recline upon thy breast, 
Thus I shall be acquiring 

Eternal life and rest. 

L. M. CM* Tune 22. 

Why should we start and fear to die ? 

What timorous worms we mortals are ! 
Death is the gate to endless joy, 

And yet we dread to enter there. 

2 The pains, the groans, the dying strife, 
Fright our approaching souls away ; 
And we shrink back again to life, 
Fond of our prison and our clay. 



560 DEATH. 

3 Oh, if my Lord would come and meet, 

My soul would stretch her wings in haste, 
Fly fearless through death's iron gate, 
Nor feel the terrors as she passed. 

4 Jesus can make a dying bed 

Feel soft as downy pillows are, 
While on his breast I lean my head, 
. And breathe my life out sweetly there. 

P. M. 874. Tune 119. 

Had we naught, 
Naught beyond this life to hope, 

Here receiving our full measure, 
Did no further prospect ope, 

Laid we up no heavenly treasure, 
Wretched were our state in life and death, 
Vain our faith. 

2 Here on earth, 

Here on earth in tears we sow ; 

He who here goes forth and weepeth, 
Bearing precious seed below, 

Brings his sheaves with him and reapeth 
There in joy, his sighs and sorrows o'er, 
Evermore. 



8s & 7s. 875„ Tune 16 

Happy soul, thy days are ended, 
All thy mourning days below * 

Thou, by angel guards attended, 
Didst to Jesus' presence go. 

2 Trusting in thy Saviour's merit-, 
Thou hast seen thy Lord above, 
Waiting to receive thy spirit, 
Reaching out the crown of love. 



DEATH. 561 

3 For the joy he set before thee, 

Thou didst bear a moment's pain, 
Die, to live a life of glory, 

Suffer, with thy Lord to reign. 

S. M. D. oTu. Tune 582. 

The spirits of the just, 

Confined in bodies, groan, 
Till death consigns the corpse to dust, 

And then the conflict's done : 
Jesus, who came to save, 

The Lamb for sinners slain, 
Hath sanctified the gloomy grave, 

And made even death our gain. 

2 Why should we fear to trust 

The place where Jesus lay ? 
He '11 raise our bodies from the dust, 

And unto life convey : 
Sin 's pardoned, we 're secure, 

Death hath no sting beside ; 
The law gives sin condemning power, 

But Jesus for us died. 

S Confiding in thy name, 

Jesus, the church's head, 
We give to earth the breathless frame, 

Remembering thou wast dead : 
A bitter death indeed 

Was thine, O Lamb of God ; 
But from the curse thou hast us freed, 

By thy atoning blood. 

4 O death, where is thy sting? 

O grave, thy victory? 
He that believes in Christ can sing: 

" He hath redeemed me !" 
Trusting in him by faith, 

We now the victory gain : 

36 



562 DEATH. 

In him we triumph over death, 
Who for us rose again. 

L. M. D . 877. Tune 166. 

Lord, whither can I, sinner, flee, 

When I go hence, but to thy breast ? 
For I have sought no other home, 

For I have found no other rest : 
When earthly cares engross the mind, 

And turn my thoughts aside from thee, 
Then the successive days and nights 

Seem long and wearisome to me. 

2 My God, and can a needy child, 

That loves thee in humility, 
From thy dear presence be exiled, 

Or ever separated be ? 
Oh no, for in thy wounded hands, 

By faith, my name engraved I see ; 
Firm and secure thy promise stands, 

That where thou art thy friends shall be. 

CM. OiO. Tune 14,. 

Blest soul, how sweetly dost thou rest, 

From every toil and care, 
Enjoying now, on Jesus' breast, 

Bliss far beyond compare ! 

2 His sufferings have delivered thee 

From misery, woe, and death ; 
His word, 'T is finished, proved to be 
The triumph of thy faith. 

3 Now to the earth let these remains 

In hope committed be ; 
Until the body, changed, obtains 
Blest immortality. 



DEATH. 563 

C. M. Otu. Tune 14. 

How sweetly this our brother sleeps, 

Enjoying endless peace ; 
The grave, wherein his Saviour lay, 

Is now his resting-place. 

2 Naught can disturb this heir of life, 
All worldly cares are fled ; 
To be with Christ was his desire, 
And now he's perfected. 

C. M. OOO. Tune 14. 

Why do we mourn departing friends, 

Or shake at death's alarms ? 
'T is but the voice that Jesus sends 

To call them to his arms. 

2 The graves of all his saints he blessed, 

And softened every bed ; 
Where should the dying members rest, 
But with the dying head ? 

3 Thence he arose, ascending high, 

And showed our feet the way : 
Up to the Lord our flesh shall fly 
At the great rising-day. 

4 Then let the last loud trumpet sound, 

And bid our kindred rise ; 
Awake, ye nations under ground, 
Ye saints ascend the skies. 

L. M. OOl. Tune 22. 

Teach us to number so our days 
That we apply to wisdom's ways, 

Knowing how swift our moments fly, 
That all, both young and old, must die. 



564 DEATH. 

2 Evil and few, as Jacob says, 

Alas, I count my pilgrim-days ; 
A stranger here on earth I roam, 
Till God shall call his servant home. 

3 Lord Jesus Christ, I humbly pray, 

Me with thy righteousness array : 
In garments of salvation drest, 
I 'm sure of endless joy and rest. 

4 Amen, thou sovereign God of love, 

Oh, grant, that when we hence remove, 
Our souls, redeemed with thy blood, 
May find in thee their sure abode. 

S. M. 882. Tune 582. 

Friend after friend departs ; 

Who hath not lost a friend ? 
There is no union here of hearts, 

That finds not here an end. 

2 Beyond the flight of time, 

Beyond this vale of death, 
There surely is some blessed clime, 
Where life is not a breath. 

3 There is a world above, 

Where parting is unknown ; 
A whole eternity of love, 
Formed for the good alone. 

4 Thus star by star declines, 

Till all are passed away, 
As morning high and higher shines 
To pure and perfect day. 

L. M. 88o. Tune 22. 

Unveil thy bosom, faithful tomb, 
Take this new treasure to thy trust, 






DEATH. 565 

And give these sacred relics room 
To slumber in the silent dust. 

2 Nor pain, nor grief, nor anxious fear 

Invades thy bounds ; no mortal woes 
Can reach the peaceful sleeper here, 
While angels watch his soft repose. 

3 So Jesus slept ; God's dying Son 

Passed through the grave, and blest the bed ; 
Rest here, blest saint, till from his throne 
The morning break, and pierce the shade. 

4 Break from his throne, illustrious morn ! 

Attend, O earth ! his sovereign word ; 
Restore thy trust a glorious form, 
Called to ascend to meet the Lord. 

L. M. Oo4:. Tune 22. 

When those we love in Jesus sleep, 

How sweet the strains their spirits pour ; 

Oh ! why should we in anguish weep ? 
They are not lost, but gone before. 

2 Secure from every mortal care, 

By sin and sorrow vexed no more, 
Eternal happiness they share, 

Who are not lost, but gone before. 

3 To Zion's peaceful courts above, 

In faith triumphant, may we soar, 
Embracing, in the arms of love, 

The friends not lost, but gone before. 

4 To Jordan's bank whene'er we come, 

And hear the swelling waters roar, 
Jesus ! convey us safely home, 

To friends not lost, but gone before. 



566 DEATH. 

7s, 6s & 8s. OOO. Tune 79. 

When children, blest by Jesus, 
To whom their souls are precious, 

Depart in early years, 
They are not lost ; for heaven 
To children shall be given ; 

Eternal happiness is theirs. 

2 This child is therefore blessed, 
Let no one be distressed, 

Christ bid it fall asleep : 
The body dead, the spirit 
Will endless life inherit 

With his redeemed and happy sheep. 

7s, 6s & 8s. OOO. Tune 79. 

When infant heirs of heaven, 
From our fond hearts are riven, 

Oh, why should we repine ? 
They have but gone before us, 
The sweet angelic chorus, 

In God their Father's house to join. 

2 In his own living fountain, 

From sin's foul stain Christ cleansed them, 

There sealed them as his own; 
And now, his grace completing, 
He takes them from this fleeting 

And evil world, to heaven their home. 

3 What, though they lose the pleasures, 
The empty transient treasures, 

Of life's uncertain day ! 
Heirs of immortal gladness, 
Of bliss that knows no sadness, 

Their joys shall never fade away. 

4 What, though the dear child sleepeth 
In the lone grave, Christ keepeth 



DEATH. 567 

His slumbering lamb from harm ; 
Its dust shall rest securely, 
Sweet must its sleep be, surely 

Reposing in its shepherd's arms ! 

5 Then cease your sad complaining ; 
Its ransomed soul is reigning 

With Christ, the children's friend : 
Soon, unto it ascending, 
Your happy spirits blending, 

Shall sing his praise, time without end. 

Ss <& lis. GO I. Tune 587. 

The child sweetly rests, 
Whom nothing molests, 
Received in mercy among the Lamb's guests. 

2 He ne'er shall weep more, 
His sighing is o'er, 

His travels and dangers ; he 's now safe on shore. 

3 His body is dead, 
The grave is his bed, 

But soon he shall wake, and w T ith joy lift his 
head. 

4 The spirit is flown 

In peace to God's throne, 
To praise God our Saviour, and know as he's 
known. 

5 He sings now above, 
Made perfect in love, 

And never, oh, never, he thence shall remove. 

6 He rests now in peace, 
Beholds the Lord's face, 

Thrice happy, so early to finish his race. 

7 For that blessed day 
We earnestly pray ; 

Lord Jesus, come quickly, and make no delay. 



568 DEATH. 

C. M. 888. Tune 14. 

Happy the children who are gone 

To Jesus Christ in peace, 
Who stand around his glorious throne, 

Clad in his righteousness. 

2 The Saviour, whom they loved when here, 

Hath wiped their tears away ; 
They never more can grieve, or fear, 
Or sin, or go astray. 

3 In ceaseless happiness they view 

Our Saviour's smiling face ; 
That face once marred, in which below 
Men saw no comeliness. 

4 Methinks I hear them joyful sing, 

Ten thousands do the same, 
" Salvation to the immortal king, 
To God and to the Lamb." 

5 Oh that I may so favored be, 

With them above to join ; 
Oh that, like them, I Christ may see, 
And he be ever mine. 

6 Grant me but this, thou great high-priest ; 

And when I 'm here no more, 
Convey me home to endless rest, 
Where thou art gone before. 

9s, 8s & 8s. 00*/. Tune 106. 

The solemn moment is impending, 
When my career shall end in death, 

My course unto the grave is tending, 
And soon may come my latest breath ; 

My God and Saviour, hear my prayer, 

Me for my dying hour prepare. 

2 I know not, as the morn appeareth, 
What may befall ere even-tide ; 



RESUKRECTIOX. 569 

My vessel often danger neareth, 

While down the stream of time I glide : 
My God and Saviour, hear my prayer, 
Me for my dying hour prepare. 

3 So teach me, Lord, my days to number 

That I may wisdom's path pursue ; 
That nothing may my soul encumber, 

Oh, let me keep the cross in view : 
My God and Saviour, hear my prayer, 
Me for my dying hour prepare. 

4 O Father, cover my transgression 

With the Redeemer's merits o'er ; 
Be this alone my firm foundation, 

Then I find rest for evermore : 
My God and Saviour, hear my prayer, 
Me for my dying hour prepare. 

5 To-day let death come, or to-morrow, 

I know that I in Jesus live; 
Thee will I serve through joy and sorrow, 

The robe of righteousness I have : 
My God and Saviour, hear my prayer, 
Me for my dying hour prepare. 

6 I live, the while in thee confiding, 

And though I walk through death's dark 
vale, 
I know, if thou my way art guiding, 

To safely pass I shall not fail ; 
The pangs and death, which thou didst bear, 
Me for my dying hour prepare. 



RESURRECTION. 
S. M. 890. Tune 582. 

And must this body die, 
This mortal frame decay ? 



570 RESURRECTION. 

And must these active limbs of mine 
Lie mouldering in the clay? 

2 God, my Redeemer, lives, 

And often from the skies 
Looks down and watches all my dust, 
Till he shall bid it rise. 

3 Arrayed in glorious grace 

Shall these vile bodies shine, 
And every shape and every face 
Look heavenly and divine. 

4 These lively hopes we owe 

To Jesus' dying love ; 
We would adore his grace below, 
And sing his power above. 

7s, 8s & 7s. Oyi. Tune 83. 

Christ, my rock, my sure defence, 

Jesus, my Redeemer liveth ! 
Oh, what pleasing hopes from thence 

My believing heart deriveth ! 
Else death's long and gloomy night 
Would my guilty soul affright. 

2 Christ is risen from the dead, 

" Thou shalt rise too," saith my Saviour ; 
Of what should I be afraid? 

I with him shall live for ever : 
Can the head forsake his limb, 
And not draw me unto him ? 

3 No, my soul he cannot leave, 

This, this is my consolation ; 
And my body in the grave 

Rests in hope and expectation, 
That this mortal flesh shall see 
Incorruptibility. 



RESURRECTION. 571 

Closely by love's sacred bands 

I am joined to him already, 
And my faith's outstretched hands 

To embrace my Lord are ready ; 
Death itself shall never part 
Mine and my Redeemer's heart. 



L. M. OJ/4. Tune 22. 

What sinners value I resign ; 
Lord ! 't is enough that thou art mine ; 
I shall behold thy blissful face, 
And stand complete in righteousness. 

2 This life 's a dream, an empty show, 
But the bright world to which I go 
Hath joys substantial and sincere ; 
When shall I wake and find me there ? 

3 Oh, glorious hour ! oh, blest abode ! 
I shall be near and like my God, 
And flesh and sin no more control . 
The sacred pleasures of the soul. 

4 My flesh shall slumber in the ground 
Till the last trumpet's joyful sound ; 
Then burst the chains with sweet surprise, 
And in my Saviour's image rise. 

C. M 89o. Tune 14. 

When downward to the darksome tomb 

I thoughtful turn my eyes, 
Frail nature trembles at the gloom, 

And anxious fears arise. 

2 Why shrinks my soul ? in death's embrace 
Once Jesus captive slept ; 
And angels, hovering o'er the place, 
His lowly pillow kept. 



572 JUDGMENT. 

3 Thus shall they guard my sleeping dust, 

And, as the Saviour rose, 
The grave again shall yield her trust, 
And end my deep repose. 

4 My Lord, before to glory gone, 

Shall bid me come away ; 
And calm and bright shall break the dawn 
Of heaven's eternal day. 

5 Then let my faith each fear dispel, 

And gild with light the grave ; 
To him my loftiest praises swell, 
Who died from death to save. 



JUDGMENT. 



8s 7s <&4s. 894. Tune S8S. 

Day of judgment ! day of wonders ! 

Hark, the trumpet's awful sound, 
Louder than a thousand thunders, 

Shakes the vast creation round : 
How the summons 

Will the sinner's heart confound ! 

2 See the judge our nature wearing, 

Clothed in majesty divine; 
Ye who love the Lord's appearing, 
Then shall say, " This God is mine :" 

Gracious Saviour, 
Own me on that day as thine. 

3 At his call the dead awaken, 

Rise to life from earth and sea ; 
' All the powers of nature shaken, 
At his call prepare to flee • 

Careless sinner, 
What will then become of thee ? 



JUDGMENT. 573 

Then to all who have confessed, 
Loved and served the Lord below, 

He will say, " Come near ye blessed, 
See the kingdom I bestow : 

You for ever 
Shall my love and glory know." 

Under sorrows and reproaches, 

May this thought our courage raise, 

Swiftly God's great day approaches, 
Sighs will then be changed to praise ; 

We shall triumph, 
When the world is in a blaze. 



8s, 7s &4s. 895. Tune 585 

Lo, he cometh ! countless trumpets 
Christ's appearance usher in : 

'Mid ten thousand saints and angels 
See our judge and Saviour shine ; 
Hallelujah, 

Welcome, welcome, Lamb once slain ! 

2 Now the song of all the saved, 

Worthy is the Lamb, resounds ; 

Now resplendent shine his nail-prints, 

Every eye shall see his wounds : 

Great his glory ; 
Every knee to him shall bow. 

3 Every island, sea, and mountain, 

Earth and heaven flee away ; 
All his enemies confounded 

Hear the trump proclaim his day: 

Come to judgment, 
Stand before the Son of man. 

4 All who love him, view his glory 

In his bright, once marred face : 



574 JUDGMENT. 

Jesus cometh ; all his people 

Now their heads with gladness raise ; 

Happy mourners, 
Lo, on clouds he comes, he comes. 

5 See redemption, long expected, 
On that awful day appear ; 
All his peeple, once despised, 
Joyful meet him in the air : 

Hallelujah, 
Saviour, now thy kingdom comes. 

L. M. o9l). Tune 22. 

That day of wrath, that dreadful day 
When heaven and earth shall pass away, 
What power shall be the sinner's stay ? 
How shall he meet that dreadful day, 

2 When, shriveling like a parched scroll, 
The flaming heavens together roll, 
And louder yet, and yet more dread, 
Swells the high trump that wakes the dead? 

3 Oh, on that day, that wrathful day 
When man to judgment wakes from clay, 
Be thou, O Christ ! the sinner's stay, 
Though heaven and earth shall pass away. 

P. M. 897. Tune 132. 

When all with awe the throne surround 

To hear their doom allotted, 
Oh, may my worthless name be found 

In the Lamb's book unblotted : 
Grant me that firm, unshaken faith, 
That thou, my Saviour, by thy death 
Hast purchased my salvation. 

2 Before thou shalt as judge appear, 
Plead as my intercessor, 



JUDGMENT. 575 

And on that awful day declare 

That I am thy confessor; 
Then bring me to that blessed place, 
Where I shall see with open face 
The glory of thy kingdom. 

3 O Jesus, shorten the delay, 

And hasten thy salvation, 
That we may see that glorious day 

Produce a new creation ; 
Lord Jesus, come, our judge and king, 
Come, change our mournful notes, to sing 
Thy praise for ever : Amen. 

CM. OJO. Tune 14. 

When rising from the bed of death, 
O'erwhelmed with guilt and fear, 

I see my Maker face to face, 
Oh, how shall I appear ? 

2 If yet while pardon may be found, 

Thy mercy I 've not sought, 
My heart with inward horror shrinks, 
And trembles at the thought, 

3 That thou, O Lord, wilt stand disclosed 

In majesty severe, 
And sit in judgment on my soul : 
How then shall I appear ? 

4 But thou declarest in thy word, 

That sinners who to thee, 
While here they live, repenting turn, 
Shall live eternally. 

5 Grant then, that I may favored be, 

Full pardon to obtain, 
Since Jesus Christ, to save my soul, 
Upon the cross was slain. 



576 JUDGMENT. 

7s <& 3s. 899. Tune 151. 

When conscious sinners tremble, 

To hear the trumpet's sound, 
That bids the dead assemble 

The judgment-seat around ; 
Oh, then among that number, 

May we thy call obey, 
Who burst the bands of slumber, 

To view a glorious day. 

Vs. 900. Tune 205. 

Are you formed a creature new, 
Cleansed by Jesus' precious blood ? 

Can you Christ in spirit view, 
Reconciled by him to God ? 

Rise, to meet the bridegroom go, 

Mingle with the virgin-row ; 

Have you oil, you need not fear, 

Though this moment he appear. 

2 Rise, go forth to meet the Lamb, 

Slumber not 'mid worldly care ; 
Let your lamps be all on flame, 

For his coming now prepare : 
Then whene'er you hear the cry, 
" Lo, the bridegroom draweth nigh," 
You will not confounded be, 
But can meet him cheerfully. 

3 Let us walk the narrow way, 

Watchful, cheerful, free from toil, 
Trim our lamps from day to day, 

Adding, still, recruits of oil : 
Doubly doth the Spirit rest 
On his happy, peaceful breast, 
Who himself to praying gives, 
Who a life of watching lives. 



JUDGMENT. 577 

C. M. D. yOl. Tune 590. 

My faith shall triumph o'er the grave, 

And trample on the tombs ; 
My Jesus, my Redeemer, lives, 

My God, my Saviour comes. 
Ere long I know he shall appear 

In power and glory great ; 
And death, the last of all his foes, 

Lie vanquished at his feet. 

2 Then his own hand shall wipe the tears 

From every weeping eye ; 
And pains, and groans, and griefs, and fears, 

Shall cease eternally. 
How long, dear Saviour, oh, how long, 

Shall this bright hour delay ? 
Oh, hasten thy appearance, Lord, 

And bring the welcome day. 

8s, 6s &8s. *){)<£. Tune 79. 

Lord, for thy coming us prepare, 
May we to meet thee without fear, 

At all times ready be : 
In faith and love preserve us sound ; 
Oh, let us, day and night, be found 

Waiting with joy to welcome thee. 

8s&7s. 903. Tune 16. 

Judge me now, my God and Saviour, 
Even before the judgment-day ; 

Then to me, a worm, thy favor 
Through eternity display. 

904. 

Day of wrath, that day of mourning ! 
See fulfilled the prophet's warning, 
Heaven and earth in ashes burning ! 
37 



578 JUDGMENT. 

2 Oh, what fear man's bosom rendeth, 
When from heaven the judge descendeth, 
On whose sentence all dependeth ! 

3 Wondrous sound the trumpet flingeth, 
Through earth's sepulchres it ringeth, 
All before the throne it bringeth. 

4 Death is struck, and nature quaking ; 
All creation is awaking, 

To its judge an answer making. 

5 Lo, the book, exactly worded, 
Wherein all hath been recorded ; 
Thence shall judgment be awarded. 

6 When the judge, his seat attaineth, 
And each hidden deed arraigneth, 
Nothing unavenged remaineth. 

7 What shall I, frail man, be pleading ? 
Who for me be interceding, 

When the just are mercy needing ? 

8 King of majesty tremendous, 
Who dost free salvation send us, 
Fount of pity, then befriend us ! 

9 Think, kind Jesus ! my salvation 
Caused thy wondrous incarnation, 
Leave me not to reprobation ! 

10 Faint and weary thou hast sought me, 
On the cross of suffering bought me ; 
Shall such grace in vain be brought me? 

11 Righteous judge of retribution, 
Grant thy gift of absolution, 
Ere that day's dread execution. 

12 Guilty, now I pour my moaning, 
All my shame with anguish owning ! 
Spare, O God, thy suppliant, groaning ! 



HEAVEN. 579 

13 Thou the woman gavest remission, 
Heard'st the dying thief's petition : 
Hopeless else were my condition. 

14 Worthless are my prayers and sighing, 
Yet, good Lord, in grace complying, 
Rescue me from fires undying ! 

15 With thy favored sheep, oh, place me! 
Nor amid the goats abase me : 

But to thy right hand upraise me. 

16 While the wicked are confounded, 
Doomed to flames of woe unbounded, 
Call me, with thy saints surrounded. 

17 Bows my heart in meek submission, 
Strewn with ashes of contrition ; 
Succor thou my lost condition ! 



HEAVEN. 

CM. 9UO. Tune 14. 

Jerusalem, my happy home ! 

Name ever dear to me ! 
When shall my labors have an end, 

In joy, and peace, and thee? 

2 When shall these eyes thy heaven-built walls 

And pearly gates behold ? 
Thy bulwarks, with salvation strong, 
And streets of shining gold ? 

3 There happier bowers than Eden's bloom, 

Nor sin nor sorrow know : 
Blest seats ! through rude and stormy scenes 
I onward press to you. 

4 Why should I shrink from pain and woe, 

And feel at death dismay ? 



580 HEAVEN. 

I 've Canaan's goodly land in view, 
And realms of endless day. 

5 Apostles, martyrs, prophets there 

Around my Saviour stand ; 
And soon my friends in Christ below 
Will join the glorious band. 

6 Jerusalem, my happy home ! 

My soul still pants for thee ; 
Then shall my labors have an end, 
When I thy joys shall see. 

C. M. 906. Tune 14. 

There is a land of pure delight, 

Where saints immortal reign ; 
Infinite day excludes the night, 

And pleasures banish pain. 

2 There everlasting spring abides, 

And never-withering flowers ; 
Death, like a narrow sea, divides 
This heavenly land from ours. 

3 Sweet fields beyond the swelling flood 

Stand dressed in living green ; 
So to the Jews old Canaan stood, 
While Jordan rolled between. 

4 But timorous mortals start and shrink 

To cross this narrow sea, 
And linger, shivering, on the brink, 
And fear to launch away. 

5 Oh, could we make our doubts remove, 

These gloomy doubts that rise, 
And see the Canaan that we love 
With unbeclouded eyes. 

6 Could we but climb where Moses stood, 

And view the landscape o'er, 
Not Jordan's stream, nor death's cold flood, 
Should fright us from the shore. 



HEAVEN. 581 

7s & 6s. 907. Tune 151. 

Brief life is here our portion ; 

Brief sorrow, short-lived care ; 
The life, that knows no ending, 

The tearless life, is there ; 
O happy retribution ! 

Short toil, eternal rest ; 
For mortals, and for sinners, 

A mansion with the blest ! 

2 That we should look, poor wanderers, 

To have our home on high ! 
That worms should seek for dwellings 

Beyond the starry sky! 
And now we fight the battle, 

But then shall wear the crown 
Of full, and everlasting, 

And passionless renown. 

3 For thee, O dear, dear country ! 

Mine eyes their vigils keep : 
For very love, beholding 

Thy happy name, they weep : 
The mention of thy glory 

Is unction to the breast, 
And medicine in sickness, 

And love, and life, and rest, 

7s & 6s. 908. Tune 151. 

Jerusalem, the golden, 

With milk and honey blest ! 
Beneath thy contemplation 

Sink heart and voice oppressed : 
I know not, oh ! I know not 

What social joys are there, 
What radiancy of glory, 

What light beyond compare. 



582 heaven: 

2 And when I fain would sing them, 

My spirit fails and faints, 
And vainly would it image 

The assembly of the saints : 
They stand, those halls of Zion, 

All jubilant with song, 
And bright with many an angel, 

And all the martyr throng. 

3 There is the throne of David ; 

And there, from care released, 
The song of them that triumph, 

The shout of them that feast : 
And they who, with their leader, 

Have conquered in the fight, 
For ever and for ever 

Are clad in robes of white. 

7s & 6s. 909. Tune 151. 

Jerusalem, the glorious ! 

The glory of the elect ! 
O dear and future vision 

That eager hearts expect : 
Even now by faith I see thee ; 

Even here thy walls discern ; 
To thee my thoughts are kindled, 

And strive, and pant, and yearn. 

2 Jerusalem, the only, 

That look'st from heaven below, 
In thee is all my glory ; 

In me is all my woe ; 
And though my body may not, 

My spirit seeks thee fain, 
Till flesh and earth return me 

To earth and flesh again. 

3 O land that seest no sorrow ! 

O state that fear'st no strife ! 



8s. 



HEAVEN. 583 

O princely land of glory ! 

O realm and home of life ! 
Exult, O dust and ashes, 

The Lord shall be thy part ; 
His only, his forever, 

Thou shalt be, and thou art ! 

910. 

We speak of the realms of the blest, 
That country so bright and so fair, 

And oft are its glories confessed ; 
But what must it be to be there ! 

2 We speak of its pathways of gold, 

Its walls decked with jewels so rare, 
Its wonders and pleasures untold ; 
But what must it be to be there ! 

3 We speak of its freedom from sin, 

From sorrow, temptation, and care, 
From trials without and within ; 
But what must it be to be there ! 

4 We speak of its service of love, 

The robes which the glorified wear, 
The church of the first-born above ; 
But what must it be to be there ! 



C. M. 911. tune 14. 

God hath laid up in heaven for me 
A crown which cannot fade ; 

The righteous judge at that great day 
Will place it on my head. 

2 Xor hatli the king of grace decreed 
This prize for me alone ; 
But all shall it obtain, who love 
The appearance of his Son. 



584 HEAVEN. 

7s. yi/g. Tune 205. 

What are these in bright array, 

This innumerable throng, 
Bound the altar night and day, 

Hymning one triumphant song : 
" Worthy is the Lamb once slain, 

Blessing, honor, glory, power, 
Wisdom, riches, to obtain, 

New dominion every hour ?" 

2 These through fiery trials trod, 

These from great affliction came ; 
Now before the throne of God, 

Sealed with his almighty name, 
Clad in raiment pure and white, 

Victor-palms in every hand, 
Through their dear Redeemer's might, 

More than conquerors they stand. 

3 Hunger, thirst, disease, unknown, 

On immortal fruits they feed ; 
Them the Lamb amid the throne 

Shall to living fountains lead : 
Joy and gladness banish sighs, 

Perfect love dispels all fears, 
And for ever from their eyes, 

God shall wipe away the tears. 

C. M. yio. Tune 14. 

How bright these glorious spirits shine ! 

Whence all their white array ? 
How came they to the blissful seats 

Of everlasting day ? 

2 Lo ! these are they from sufferings great 
Who came to realms of light, 
And in the blood of Christ have washed 
Those robes which shine so bright. 



HEAVEN. 585 

3 Now with triumphal palms they stand 

Before the throne on high, 
And serve the God they love, amid 
The glories of the sky. 

4 His presence fills each heart with joy, 

Tunes every voice to sing ; 
By day, by night, the sacred courts 
With glad hosannas ring. 

5 Hunger and thirst are felt no more, 

Nor suns with scorching ray ; 
God is their sun, whose cheering beams 
Diffuse eternal day. 

6 The Lamb who dwells amid the throne 

Shall o'er them still preside, 
Feed them with nourishment divine, 
And all their footsteps guide. 

7 'Mong pastures green he '11 lead his flock, 

Where living streams appear ; 
And God^ the Lord, from every eye 
Shall wipe off every tear. 

P. M. 914. Tune 119. 

Oh, what joy, 
Oh, what joy awaiteth me! 
I rejoice in expectation, 
That I in my flesh shall see 

Him, the God of my salvation, 
And behold the Lord in endless bliss, 
As he is. 
2 Yea, Amen, 

Pardoned sinners here rejoice 

In this hope and consolation, 
Till we shall with sweeter voice 

Sing in the great congregation, 
Thou, O Lamb, hast brought us nigh to God 
By thy blood. 



586 HEAVEN. 

P. M. 915. Tune 159. 

Mount Zion, where the Lamb of God, 

Who for oar sins atoned, 
And bought us by his precious blood, 

For ever is enthroned ; 
Where his redeemed and chosen bride 
Through endless ages shall reside ; 
Is here, through faith in Jesus' name, 
Our joy and final aim. 

2 Jerusalem, the church above, 

Now triumphs over death ; 
And when we, perfected in love, 

Shall once resign our breath, 
We shall with all the saints in light 
In cheerful songs of praise unite, 
And with his chosen evermore 
His saving name adore. 

3 Delivered from this mortal clay, 

From sorrow, sin, and pain, 
We shall with Christ in lasting day 

True holiness obtain : 
Lord Jesus, hear our fervent prayer, 
Us needy sinners all prepare, 
By faith in thee to end our race, 
And to behold thy face. 

P. M . 916. Tune 230. 

Wake, awake, for night is flying, 

The watchmen on the heights are crying ; 

Awake, Jerusalem, at last ! 
Midnight hears the welcome voices, 
And at the thrilling cry rejoices : 

Come forth, ye virgins, night is past ! 
The bridegroom comes, awake, 
Your lamps with gladness take ; 
Hallelujah ! 



HEAVEN. 587 

And for his marriage feast prepare, 
For ye must go to meet him there. 

2 Zion hears the watchmen singing, 

And all her heart with joy is springing ; 
She wakes, she rises from her gloom : 
For her Lord comes down all glorious, 
The strong in grace, in truth victorious, 
Her star is risen, her light is come ! 
Ah come, thou blessed Lord, 
O Jesus, Son of God, 
Hallelujah ! 
We follow till the halls we see 
Where thou hast bid us sup with thee. 

3 Now let all the heavens adore thee, 
And men and angels sing before thee, 

With harp and cymbal's clearest tone ; 
Of one pearl each shining portal, 
Where we are with the choir immortal, 
Of angels round thy dazzling throne ; 
Nor eye hath seen, nor ear 
Hath yet attained to hear, 
What there is ours : 
But we rejoice, and sing to thee 
Our hymns of joy eternally. 

C. M. y IT. Tune 14. 

Come, Lord, and warm each languid heart, 

Inspire each lifeless tongue ; 
And let the joys of heaven impart 

Their influence to our song. 

2 Sorrow, and pain, and every care, 

And discord there shall cease ; 
And perfect joy and love sincere 
Adorn the realms of peace. 

3 The soul, from sin for ever free, 

Shall mourn its power no more ; 



588 HEAVEN. 

But, clothed in spotless purity, 
Redeeming love adore. 

C. M. 918. Tuine 14. 

There is a house not made with hands, 

Eternal, and above; 
And here my spirit waiting stands, 

Till it shall hence remove. 

2 My Saviour by his saving grace 

Prepareth me for heaven ; 
And, as an earnest of the place, 
Hath his own Spirit given. 

3 We walk by faith of joys to come, 

Faith lives upon his word ; 
But while the body is our home, 
We 're absent from the Lord. 

4 'T is pleasant to believe thy grace, 

But we would rather see ; 
We would be absent from the flesh, 
And present, Lord, with thee. 

7s & 6s. 919. Tune 152 or 591. 

Rise, my soul, and stretch thy wings, 

Thy better portion trace ; 
Rise from transitory things 

Toward heaven, thy native place : 
Sun, and moon, and stars decay, 

Time shall soon this earth remove ; 
Rise, my soul, and haste away 

To seats prepared above. 

2 Rivers to the ocean run, 

Nor stay in all their course ; 
Fire ascending, seeks the sun ; 
Both speed them to their source *- 



HEAVEN. 589 

So, a soul that's born of God, 
Pants to view his glorious face ; 

Upward tends to his abode, 
To rest in his embrace. 

3 Cease, ye pilgrims, cease to mourn, 

Press onward to the prize ; 
Soon our Saviour will return, 

Triumphant in the skies : 
Yet a season, and we know 

Happy entrance will be given ; 
All our sorrows left below, 

And earth exchanged for heaven. 

8s, 7s & 4s. 920. Tune 585. 

Jesus' life of grief and sorrows, 
All his sufferings, death and pain, 

Prove in life our consolation, 
And in death our joy remain; 

Hallelujah, 
Christ 's our life, hence death is gain. 

2 On his precious death and merit 

All our hopes are safely built ; 
We rejoice in his salvation, 
Freed from sin's condemning guilt ; 

Sing his triumphs, 
'T was for us his blood was spilt. 

3 Jesus yieldeth up his spirit, 

Lo, he bows his head and dies ; 
From his death we life inherit, 
Hence our happiness takes rise : 

We now glory : 
Only in his sacrifice. 

4 Jesus' body once interred, 

Sanctifies his brethren's rest, 
And the place which keeps their bodies, 



590 HEAVEN. 

Since earth lodged that heavenly guest, 

Now is hallowed ; 
We lie down in hope most blest. 

5 Our Eedeemer rose victorious, 

Oh, what joy doth this afford ! 
Lasting bliss awaits us yonder, 
Raised to glory, like our Lord : 

Blessed Saviour, 
Ever be by us adored. 

6 Conquering Lord, to heaven ascended 

To prepare for us a place, 
Pleading thine own blood and merit , 
Here our faith rests on thy grace, 

There in glory 
We shall see thee face to face. 

7 Jesus, at thy blest appearing, 

Freed from weakness, grief, and pain, 
And, restored to thy likeness, 
May we join thy happy train : 

Make us ready, 
Lord, thy glory to obtain. 

P. M. 9/41. Tune 249. 

To God we render praise, 

Who grants us new displays 

Of mercy all our days : 

When Christ, the Son of man, again 

Shall come, the angels in his train, 

May all of us who here 

'Fore him appear, 

Then meet him without fear. 

2 How great our joy will be 
In heaven, O Lord, where we 
Thy glorious face shall see ! 
We then shall thee for evermore, 



HEAVEN. 591 

As the Lamb slain for us, adore ; 
In realms of glory bright, 
With saints in light 
In hymns of praise unite. 

3 Kepeat the solemn strain, 
Worthy the Lamb once slain ! 
Let all reply, Amen ! 
Blessing, and power, and majesty, 
Through endless ages be to thee, 
Who us by blood hast bought, 
In mercy sought, 
And to thy fold us brought. 

7s. 922. Tune 205. 

Oh, exalt and praise the Lord, 
Laud his name for evermore, 
Gratefully with one accord, 
With the angels, him adore ; 
Thank him for the faithfulness 
Wherewith he his witnesses, 
Who in heaven are perfected, 
Through great tribulation led. 

2 They, with patience having run 
Their appointed race, in hope, 
Have the crown of glory won, 
Won the prize for them laid up ; 
Now they stand before his face, 
Trophies of redeeming grace, 
Pillars in his house apj)roved, 
Never thence to be removed. 

3 Since we likewise may attain 
To this happiness through grace, 
And, by following Jesus, gain 
With the saints in heaven a place ; 
May we tread the narrow path, 
Not unfruitful in the faith, 



592 HEAVEN. 

And unto the end endure, 
Making our election sure. 

4 May we always have in view 
The example of our Lord, 
Faithfully his steps pursue, 
Giving heed unto his word ; 

In our bodies, while we Ve breath, 
May we bear about his death, 
That his life may even here 
In our mortal flesh appear. 

5 Let us call to mind, with joy, 
Those who have before us gone, 
Who obtained the victory 
Through the blood of Christ alone ; 
That we all may zealously 
Imitate their constancy, 

Till we too the prize receive, 
And with them in glory live. ' 

P. M. 92o. TunelB9. 

Now, Lord, who in this vale of tears 

Dost lift thy gracious face 
Upon thy church, w T hich thee reveres, 

And givest us such peace, 
That sweetly we anticipate 
The heavenly bliss for which we wait, 
In thee rejoicing here below, 
E'en while in tears we sow : 

2 Oh, form us all while we remain 

On earth, unto thy praise ; 
That each one fully may obtain 

Thy blessed aim through grace ; 
Till w T e in heaven thy face shall see, 
May spirit, soul, and body be 
Preserved by thee against that day 
Blameless, O Lord, we pray. 



HEAVEN. 593 

Vs. 924. Tune205. 

Lord, while I with thee remain, 

Thou wilt near thy child abide, 
Till, thy perfect aim to attain, 

I am wholly sanctified : 
All my wants, all my distress, 
I '11 to thee, my Lord, confess ; 
Soon will come the happy day, 
When all tears are wiped away. 

Ts, 6s & 6s. 925. Tune 149. 

Oh, how excellent and fair, 

Goodly beyond measure, 
Is the lot which we shall share ; 

And how rich the treasure ! 
When we see bodily, 

Our beloved Saviour, 

As he is, for ever. 

2 May this ever blessed hope 

Fill our hearts with gladness, 

And 'mid weakness bear us up, 
Till from sin and sadness 

We shall be wholly free, 
And above for ever, 
Praise our gracious Saviour. 

S. M. 926. Tune 582. 

" For ever with the Lord !" 

Amen, so let it be ; 
Life from the dead is in that word, 

'T is immortality. 

2 Here in the body pent, 

Absent from him I roam, 
Yet nightly pitch my moving tent 

A day's march nearer home. 
38 



594 HEAVEN. 

3 My Father's house on high ! 

Home of my soul ! how near 
At times to faith's, foreseeing eye, 
Thy golden gates appear. 

4 Ah ! then my spirit faints 

To reach the land of love, 
The bright inheritance of saints, 
Jerusalem above. 

5 Yet clouds will intervene, 

And all my prospect flies ; 
Like Noah's dove, I flit between 
Bough seas and stormy skies. 

6 Anon the clouds dispart ; 

The winds and waters cease ; 
And sweetly o'er my gladdened heart 
Expands the bow of peace. 

7 Beneath its glowing arch, 

Along the hallowed ground, 
I see cherubic armies march, 
A camp of fire around. 

8 I hear at morn and even, 

At noon and midnight hour, 
The choral harmonies of heaven 
Earth's Babel-tongues o'erpower. 

9 Then, then, I feel that he, 

Remembered or forgot, 
The Lord, is never far from me, 
Though I perceive him not. 

10 In darkness as in light, 

Hidden alike from view, 
I sleep, I wake, as in his sight 
Who looks all nature through, 

11 All that I am, have been, 

All that I yet may be, 



HEAVEN. 595 

He sees at once as he hath seen, 
And shall forever see. 

12 How can I meet his eyes? 
Mine on the cross I cast, 
And own my life a Saviour's prize, 
Mercy from first to last. 

S. M. y^7. Tune 582. 

" For ever with the Lord I" 

Father, if 't is thy will, 
The promise of that faithful word 

Even now to me fulfill. 

2 Be thou at my right hand, 

Then I can never fail ; 
Uphold thou me, and I shall stand ; 
Fight, and I must prevail. 

3 So, when my latest breath 

Shall rend this vail in twain, 
By death I shall escape from death, 
And life eternal gain. 

4 Knowing as I am known, 

How shall I love that word, 
And oft repeat before thy throne : 
" For ever with the Lord !" 

5 Then, though the soul enjoy 

Communion high and sweet, 
While worms this body must destroy 
Both shall in glory meet. 

6 The trump of final doom 

Will speak the self-same word ; 
And heaven's voice thunder through the tomb, 
" For ever with the Lord !" 

7 The tomb shall echo deep 

That death-awakening sound ; 



596 HEAVEN. 

The saints shall hear it in their sleep, 
And answer from the ground. 

8 Then upward as they fly, 

That resurrection-word 
Shall be their shout of victory, 
" For ever with the Lord I" 

9 That resurrection-word, 

That shout of victory, 
Once more, — " For ever with the Lord !" 
Amen : so let it be ! 

928. 

Ten thousand times ten thousand, 

In sparkling raiment bright, 
The armies of the ransomed saints 

Throng up the steeps of light ; 
'T is finished, all is finished, 

Their fight with death and sin ; 
Fliug open wide the golden gates, 

And let the victors in. 

2 What rush of hallelujahs 

Fills all the earth and sky ; 
What ringing of a thousand harps 

Bespeaks the triumph nigh. 
O day, for which creation 

And all its tribes were made ; 
O joy, for all its former woes 

A thousand fold repaid. 

3 Oh, then what raptured greetings 

On Canaan's happy shore ; 
What knitting severed friendships up, 

Where partings are no more. 
Then eyes with joy shall sparkle, 

That brimmed with tears of late : 
Orphans no longer fatherless, 

Nor widows desolate. 



HEAVEN. 597 



8s&7s. V/Co. Tune 16. 

This is not my place of resting, 

Mine 's a city yet to come ; 
Onward to it I am hasting, 

On to my eternal home. 

2 In it all is light and glory ; 

O'er it shines a nightless day ; 
Every trace of sin's sad story, 
All the curse, hath passed away. 

3 There the Lamb, our shepherd, leads us, 

By the streams of life along, 

On the freshest pastures feeds us, 

Turns our sighing into song. 

4 Soon we pass the desert dreary, 

Soon we bid farewell to pain ; 
Never more are sad or weary, 
Never, never, sin again. 

P. M. 9o0. Tune 159. 

Sixg hallelujah, praise the Lord, 

Sing with a cheerful voice ; 
Exalt our God with one accord, 

And in his name rejoice : 
Ne'er cease to sing, thou ransomed host, 
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost ; 
Until in realms of endless light 
Your praises shall unite. 

2 There we to all eternity 

Shall join the angelic lays, 
And sing in perfect harmony 

To God our Saviour's praise ; 
He hath redeemed us by his blood, 
And made us kiugs and priests to God ; 
For us, for us, the Lamb was slain : 
Praise ye the Lord ! Ameu. 



DOXOLOGIES and BENEDICTIONS. 

P. M. 1. 

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, 
And the love of God, 
And the communion of the Holy Ghost, 
Be with us all, with us all, Amen. 

S. M. 2. Tune 595. 

Ye angels round the throne, 
And men that dwell below, 

Worship the Father, love the Son, 
And bless the Spirit too. 

S. M. 3. Tune 595. 

Give God the Father praise, 

Give glory to the Son ; 
To God, the Spirit of all grace, 

Be equal honors done. 

S. M. 4. Tune 595. 

To God the Father's throne 

Perpetual honors raise ; 
Glory to God, the eternal Son ; 

To God, the Spirit, praise. 

7s. O. Tune 11. 

Praise the name of God most high, 
Praise him, all below the sky ; 
Praise him, all ye heavenly host, 
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. 

7s. 6. Tune 11. 

Sing we to our God above 
Praise, eternal as his love, 
Praise him, all ye heavenly host, 
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. 

598 






DOXOLOGIES AND BENEDICTIONS. 599 
7s. I . Tune 205. 

Praise our glorious king and Lord, 
Angels waiting on his word, 
Saints that walk with him in white, 
Pilgrims walking in his light : 
Glory to the eternal one, 
Glory to his only Son, 
Glory to the Spirit be, 
Now, and through eternity. 

7s, O. Tune 205. 

Father, God, thy love we praise, 

Love, which gave thy Son to die ; 
Jesus, full of truth and grace, 

Thee alike we glorify ; 
Spirit, Comforter divine, 

Praise by all to thee be given, 
Till we in full chorus join, 

When this earth is changed for heaven. 

CM. 9. Tune 14. 

To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, 

One God, whom we adore, 
Be glory, as it was, is now, 

And shall be evermore. 

C. M. 10. Tune 14. 

Let God, the Father, and the Son, 

And Spirit, be adored, 
Where there are works to make him known, 

Or saints to love the Lord. 

L. M. 11. Tune 22. 

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, 
The love of God so highly prized, 
The Holy Ghost's communion be 
With all of us most sensibly. 



600 DOXOLOGIES AND BENEDICTIONS. 

L. M. 12. Tune 22, 

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow ; 
Praise him, all creatures here below ; 
Praise him above, ye heavenly host ; 
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost ! 

L. M. 1<J. Tune 22. 

To God, the Father, God, the Son, 
And God, the Spirit, three in one, 
Be honor, praise, and glory, given, 
By all on earth, and all in heaven. 

L. M. D. 14. Tune 166. 

That peace which God alone reveals, 

And by his word of grace imparts, 
Which only the believer feels, 

Direct, and keep, and cheer our hearts : 
And may the holy three in one, 

The Father, Word, and Comforter 
Pour an abundant blessing down 

On every soul assembled here. 

8s & 7s. 15. Tune 16. 

Now the triune God confessing, 
God the Father's name adore ; 

To the Son give praise and blessing ; 
Bless the Spirit evermore. 

8s & 7s. 16. Tune 167. 

May the grace of Christ our Saviour, 

And the Father's boundless love, 
With the Holy Spirit's favor, 

Rest upon us from above : 
Thus may we abide in union 

With each other, in the Lord, 
And possess, in sweet communion, 

Joys which earth can not afford. 



DOXOLOGIES AND BENEDICTIONS. 601 
8s <Sc 7s. 1|. Tune 167. 

Praise the God of all creation, 

Praise the Father's boundless love ; 
Praise the Lamb, our expiation ; 

Praise the Spirit from above : 
Praise the fountain of salvation, 

Him by whom our spirits live , 
Undivided adoration 

To the one Jehovah give. 

8s, 7s & 4s. lO. Tune 585. 

Great Jehovah ! we adore thee, 
God the Father, God the Son, 

God the Spirit, joined in glory- 
On the same eternal throne : 

Endless praises 
To Jehovah, three in one. 

10s & 7s. 19. Tune 185. 

The Lord bless and keep thee in his favor, 

As his chosen property ; 
The Lord make his face shine on thee ever, 

And be gracious unto thee ; 
The Lord lift his countenance most gracious 
Upon thee, and be to thee propitious, 
And his peace on thee bestow ; 
Amen, amen, be it so. 

lOs & 7s. 20. Tune 185. 

With thy presence, Lord, our head and Saviour, 

Bless us all, we humbly pray ; 

Our dear heavenly Father's love and favor 

Be our comfort every day ; 

May the Holy Ghost in each proceeding 

Favor us with his most gracious leading : 

Thus shall we be truly blest, 

Both in labor and in rest. 



602 DOXOLOGIES AND BENEDICTIONS. 

lis. /gl. Tune 39, 

O Father almighty ! to thee be addressed, 
With Christ and the Spirit, one God ever blest, 
All glory and worship, from earth and from 

heaven, 
As was, and is now, and shall ever be given. 

7s & 6s. ZZ m Tune 591 & 152. 

Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, 

One God whom we adore, 
Join we with the heavenly host 

To praise thee evermore : 
Live, by heaven and earth adored, 

Three in one and one in three, 
Holy, holy, holy Lord ! 

All glory be to thee. 

23. 

To Father and to Son, 

And Holy Ghost, to thee, 
Eternal three in one, 

Eternal glory be ; 
As hath been, and is now, 

And shall be evermore : 
Before thy throne we bow, 

And thee our God adore. 

H. M. 24. Tune 342. 

To God the Father, Son, 

And Spirit, ever blest, 
Eternal three in one, 

All worship be addrest; 
As heretofore it was, is now 
And shall be so for evermore. 



DOXOLOGIES AND BENEDICTIONS. 603 
P. M. £0. Tune 132. 

Now sing, thou happy church of God, 

His favored congregation, 
Redeemed with Jesus' precious blood 

From every tribe and nation : 
Most holy, blessed Trinity, 

For the Lamb slain all praise to thee, 
Both now and ever ; Amen. 

P. M. 26. Tune 588. 

Amen, amen, 
Then will, in highest strain, 
Unto the Lamb once slain 
Eternal praises 
Resound, in heavenly places ; 
Hallelujah. 

6s & 4s. 27. 

To the great one in three 
The highest praises be, 

Hence evermore ; 
His sovereign majesty 
May we in glory see, 
And to eternity 

Love and adore. 

7s & 6s. 28. Tune 151. 

To thee be praise for ever, 

Thou glorious King of kings ; 
Thy wondrous love and favor 

Each ransomed spirit sings : 
We '11 celebrate thy glory, 

With all thy saints above, 
And shout the joyful story 

Of thy redeeming love. 



COMMUNION LITURGIES. 



I. 

NUMBER. 

641. Jesus, thy feast we celebrate* 
283, 2, 3. I cast my hope on thee. 

Prayer. 

[Right hand of fellowship.] 

Say, my peace I leave with you, 
Amen, amen, be it so. 

311, 1, 2, 3. I hear the words of love. 

Words of Institution. 

632, 2. Since he welcomes every soul distressed. 
644. Lord, how divine thy comforts are. 
214, 1-4. Sweet the moments, rich in blessing. 
134, 5 and 6. Farewell, world, thy gold is dross. 

" Take, eat ; this is my body, which is given for you." 

Silent Prayer. 

648. My Saviour's pierced side. 

Words of Institution. 

308, 1. Rock of ages, cleft for me. 
448, 1 and 4. Blessed Jesus, we implore thee. 
366, 2, 3. Trusting his mild staff always. 
114, 10. Lamb of God, thou shalt remain for- 
ever. 

[Right hand of fellowship.] 

650, 4, 5. We join together heart and hand. 

604 



COMMUNION LITURGIES. 605 

II. 

NUMBER. 

635. O church of Jesus, now draw near. 
422. At thy feet, at thy pierced feet I lie. 
Prayer. 
[Right hand of fellowship.] 

Say, my peace I leave with you, 
Amen, amen, be it so. 

632, 1. They who hunger after Christ, are fed. 

Words of Institution. 
139, 1, 2. The cross, the cross, oh, that's my 

gain. 
224, 1, 2. Lamb of God beloved. 
354, 1, 5. Jesus will I never leave. 
412, 3. Jesus, Master, I am thine. 
* ' Take, eat ; this is my body, which is given for you." 

Silent Prayer. 
646. See from the rock the waters bursting. 

Words of Institution. 

147, 1. Most holy Lord and God. 

402, 2. Naught in this world affords true rest. 

368, 1, 3. My shepherd is the Lamb. 

366, 3. Should not I for gladness leap. 

[Right hand of fellowship.] 

645. We who here together are assembled. 



III. 
637, 1-3. To avert from men God's wrath. 

Prayer. 

[Right hand of fellowship.] 

Say, my peace I leave with you, 
Amen, amen, be it so. 

508, 3. Spirit of our God, descending. 

Words of Institution. 



606 COMMUNION LITURGIES. 

NUMBER. 

404, 1, 2. Bliss beyond compare. 

131, 1, 3. Jesus, source of my salvation. 

336, 1, 3. Blessed Saviour ! thee I love. 

640, 1. Together with these symbols, Lord. 

" Take, eat ; this is my body, which is given for you." 

Silent Prayer. 
647. Ye followers of the slaughtered Lamb. 
Words of Institution. 

630, 4-6. When to the cross I turn mine eyes. 
650, 1-3. The enjoyment of Christ's flesh and 

blood. 
464. What brought us together, what joined 
our hearts. 

[Right hand of fellowship.] 

540. We covenant with hand and heart. 



IV. 

629. Jesus, we thus obey. 

Prayer. 

[Right hand of fellowship.] 

Say, my peace I leave with you, 
Amen, amen, be it so. 

360. O love, all love excelling. 

Words of Institution. 

643. Bread of life, Christ, by whom alone we 

live. 
208, 3, 4. Oh, how great are the blessings we 

derive. 
205, 1, 2. Lamb of God, thy precious blood. 
207, 2. In thee I trust by faith. 
" Take, eat ; this is my body, which is given for you.'? 
Silent Prayer. 



COMMUNION LITURGIES. 607 

NUMBER. 

648. My Saviour's pierced side. 

Words of Institution. 

148. Thy blood, so dear and precious. 
366. Jesus makes my heart rejoice. 
130. Forever here my rest shall be. 

[Right hand of fellowship.] 

645. We who here together are assembled. 



V. 

680, 1-3. Welcome among thy flock of grace. 
273, 4. Might I in thy sight appear 

Prayer. 

[Right hand of fellowship.] 

Say, my peace I leave with you, 
Amen, amen, be it so. 

639. Draw near to Jesus' table. 

Words of Institution. 

121, 2, 4. What thou, my Lord, hast suffered. 
411, 2-5. Oh, tell me often of each wound. 
500, 1. Guide me, O thou great Jehovah. 

" Take, eat ; this is my body, which is given for you." 

Silent Prayer. 

125, 3. Come, sinners, view the Lamb of God. 

Words of Institution. 

j 31, 3. Thou hast cancelled my transgression. 
347. My God accept my heart this day. 
368, 3. When faith and hope shall cease. 

[Right hand of fellowship.] 

650, 4, 5. We join together heart and hand. 



608 COMMUNION LITURGIES. 

• VI. 

FOR MAUNDY-THURSDAY. 

NUMBER. 

634, 1, 2. In that most dark and doleful night. 

Prayer. 

[Right hand of fellowship.] 

Say, my peace I leave with you, 
Amen, amen, be it so. 

378, 2. Lamb of God ! to thee I cry. 

Words of Institution. 

367, 1. Jesus, Lord most great and glorious 
281, 4, 5. By thine hour of dire despair. 
117, 1-3. Come to Calvary's holy mountain. 
141, 2. 6. Fall at his cross's foot. 

" Take, eat ; this is my body, which is given for you." 

Silent Prayer. 

647. Ye followers of the slaughtered Lamb. 

Words of Institution. 

630, 1-3. According to thy gracious word. 
124, 1, 3. Sing with awe in strains melodious. 
308, 1, 2, 4. Rock of ages, cleft for me. 
653. Lord ! at this closing hour. 

[Right hand of fellowship.] 

114, 10. Lamb of God, thou shalt remain for- 
ever. 



INDEX. 



[YThere two names, separated by ( — ), are added to any line, the first is 
that of the Author of the hymn in the original, the second is that of the 
Translator.] 

HYMN. 

A blessed sense of guilt impart 237 

charge to keep I have Charles Wesley. 335 

cheerful confidence I feel 41 

country I've found 337 

dying risen Jesus 292 

faith that keeps the narrow way 528 

faith that shines more bright and clear 528 

glorious band the chosen few 340 

guilty, weak, and helpless worm 279 

heart resigned, submissive, meek 453 

humble, lowly, contrite heart 453 

heart in every thought renewed 453 

little child the Saviour came Wm. Robertson. 622 

little while and then 664 

lowly mind impart 425 

noble army, men and boys 340 

parting hymn we sing Mrs. Sarah F. Adams. 654 

pilgrim and a stranger Gerhardt — Bosthicick. 399 

pilgrim through the earth I roam 515 

safe stronghold our God is still Luther — Carlyle. 514 

second look he gave, which said 305 

sinner on mere mercy cast 295 

stranger and a pilgrim, I Wm. Hammond. 835 

thousand ages in thy sight 795 

Abide with me fast falls the even tide H. F. Lyte. 373 

with me from morn till eve 814 

Above the starry sky 567 

Accept us as we are 362 

According to thy gracious word James Montgomery 630 

Admit him ere his anger burns 253 

Again we raise the strain 48 

Agonizing in the garden 249 

Ah, how shall fallen man Isaac Watts. 248 

how shall guilty man ' 248 

little have I. Lord, to give 151 

Lord, enl arge 330 

Lord, if it be thou indeed 529 

might in my behaviour shine 651 

39 



610 INDEX. 

HYMN. 

Ah, remain 208 

remember me for good 273 

then my spirit faints 926 

whither should I go Charles Wesley. 272 

why did I so late 372 

yield him all, in him confide 264 

Alas, and did my Saviour bleed Isaac Watts. 133 

from such a heart as mine 573 

I knew not what I did 305 

my Saviour, who could dare 151 

with shame I own that oft 435 

All alone, and yet not lonely G. Arnold. 547 

glory, power, and might 302 

glory to the sovereign good.... J. J. Schuetz. 564 

glory worship, thanks and praise 73 

hail the power of Jesus' name Edward Perronet. 198 

hail thy church's Saviour dear James Montgomery. 679 

I ask for is, enough 483 

may of thee partake * 439 

my capacious powers can wish 86 

my heart this night rejoices Gerhardt — Winkworth. 72 

my own schemes, each fond design 456 

our days, Jesus : 417 

our knowledge, sense, and sight 677 

praise and thanks to Gtod 565 

praise eternal Son 83 

praise to thee, Lord Jesus 166 

praise to thee, my Grod, this night Thomas Ken. 822 

seeing, powerful Grod 248 

self-dependence is but vain 611 

that I am, have been 926 

the bliss which we possess Countess Zinzendorf — Gregor. 204 

the world give praises due H. Held. 51 

this day thy hand has led me 825 

to the great tribunal haste 735 

we who are his people now 306 

who love him, view his glory 895 

ye nations join and sing 714 

ye nations praise the Lord James Montgomery. 587 

Almighty G-od in humble prayer James Montgomery. 415 

G-od thy grace impart 247 

Glod thy word is cast John Cawood. 688 

Son, incarnate word 17 

Almost persuaded now to believe P. P. Bliss. 271 

Although by stars thou dost not lead 89 

"Always with us, always with us" Edward If. Nevin. 388 

All-wise, almighty, and all-good 515 

Am I a soldier of the cross Isaac Watts. 331 

I of my salvation 424 

Amazing grace, how sweet the sound John Newton. 391 



INDEX. 611 

HYMN. 

Ambassadors of Christ Count Zinzendorf. 725 

Ainen_, Jesus' words are true 724 

thou sovereign Grod of love 881 

yea. hallelujah 204 

Among the saints on earth 468 

An answer from the skies is sent 864 

earthly temple here we raise.... Mrs. Catherine E. Johnson. 843 

And all who else have strayed 90 

am I Jesus one of those 607 

as successively we quit 674 

at my life's last setting sun 812 

can it be that I should gain ..Charles Wesley. 321 

can man alone be dumb 576 

death which sets the prisoner free 104 

dost thou say, "Ask what thou wilt" .John Newton. 433 

duly shall appear 602 

ever on thine earthly path 188 

for whom hath he contended..... 152 

griefs and torments numberless 375 

happy was the bride 772 

if I myself examine 8 

if the sons of God rejoice 245 

let thy sorrows cheer 507 

must I part with all I have Benjamin Beddome. 332 

must I then indeed 278 

must this body die Isaac Watts. 890 

now Christ is ready 246 

now he pleading stands 46 

now he speaks, hearken 150 

now my soul, another year La Trobe. 793 

now to this spot cleaving 221 

now upon thy throne above 392 

of that shouting multitude 118 

oh, when I have safely passed 488 

gee, O Lord, what numbers still 537 

see the spear hath pierced his side 122 

shall I wickedly withhold 603 

should I longer journey here 401 

though thy wisdom takes away 515 

we believe thy word 599 

were this world all devils o'er 514 

what then is Jerusalem 614 

when before thy throne I stand 510 

when I am departing 121 

when I fain would sing them 908 

when I'm to die 337 

when my dying hour draws near.... 396 

when my Saviour calls 338 

when these failing lips grow dumb 630 

when these lips no more can pray 780 



612 INDEX. 

HY5TN. 

And when the shades of evening fall.. 175 

when this flesh and heart shall fail 391 

when this temple, "made with hands" 843 

when through feebleness or pain ■. 839 

while we thus obey thy word , 595 

yonder is my peace 311 

Angels from the realms of glory .James Montgomery. 63 

Anoint me with thy heavenly grace ■ 347 

Anon the clouds dispart 926 

Another day is at an end M. Dillherv. 818 

harvest comes apace 799 

Apostles, martyrs, prophets there 905 

Approach, my soul, the mercy -seat. ..John Newton* 27 4 

Arabia's desert ranger 92 

Archangels left their high abode 44 

sound his lofty praise 38 

Are there no foes for me to face 331 

we weak and heavy-laden 551 

you formed a creature new ^..Sperlicler. 900 

Arise, and seek the things above 476 

exert thy power 567 

Arm me with jealous care 335 

Around the throne on high .. 664 

yon cross the throng I see 118 

Arrayed in glorious grace.... . 890 

As a little child relies 30 

birds their infant brood protect Wm. Couper. 614 

each short year rolls quickly round 73 

every day thy mercy spares James- Montgomery. 812 

long as Jesus, Lord, remains Count Zinzendorf. 611 

man he pities my complaint.. 41 

much, when in the manger laid 41 

once of old a chosen band Anon. 726 

our head, us move and guide 471 

pants the hart for cooling streams ...II. F. Lyte. 380 

suddenly the Spirit came 726 

the serpent, raised by Moses John Newton. 290 

the winged arrow flies 787 

they offered gifts most rare , 93 

thy day, thy strength shall be" Miss F. R. Havergal. 497 

with gladness men of old . Wm* O. I)ix. 93 

with joyous steps they sped * 93 

yet we know thee but in part 89 

Ashamed of Jesus, sooner far ► 326 

Ask ye what great thing I know John S. B. Monsell. 370 

Asleep in Jesus 1 blessed sleep. Mrs. Margaret Maekay. 870 

in Jesus ! far from thee...., 870 

in Jesus ! oh, for me. » 870 

in Jesus ! oh, how sweet 870 

in Jesus ! peaceful rest , 870 



INDEX. 613 

HYMN. 

Asleep in Jesus ! time nor space 870 

Assist and teach me how to pray 808 

niy soul, too apt to stray 442 

Assure my conscience of her part , 240 

Assured that Christ our strength 46 

At God's right hand now thou art placed 226 

his call the dead awaken 894 

his cross' foot now tarry 129 

last I own it cannot be 276 

midnight came the cry 749 

parting from thy little fold 192 

the cross her station keeping Jacobus de Benedictis. 154 

thy feet J.Hartley. 422 

thy rebuke, the bloom ., 868 

Attend me. Lord, in all my ways 835 

Saviour, to our prayer John Gambold. 560 

the gospel-trumpet sounds 259 

Auspicious morning, hail! Samuel F. Smith. 862 

Author and guardian of my life , 397 

of the whole creation J. Rist. 826 

Awake, and sing the song Wm. Hammond. 571 

my heart, my soul arise , , 66 

my soul, and with the sun Thomas Ken. 801 

my soul, with utmost care 793 

Baxe and blessing, pain and pleasure 126 

Baptized into his death 620 

Baptize the nations far and nigh 243 

Barren and withered, worthless trees 790 

Be darkness, at thy coming, light 243 

joyful in God, all ye lands of the earth.. James Montgomery. 687 

known to us in breaking bread 631 

near me when I'm dying 121 

our comfort which ne'er faileth Christian Gregor. 403 

present at our table, Lord John Cennick. 832 

present with thy servants Zinzendorf — West & Clemens, 730 

purified each christian breast .' 50 

still, my heart, these anxious cares John Keicton. 492 

this my one great business here 289 

thou at my right hand 927 

thou my only treasure 806 

thou my pattern, let me bear 99 

thou my shield and hiding place 274 

thy banner now unfurled 854 

with me, Lord, where'er I go John Cennick, 808 

Bear, then, the reproach of Jesus 531 

Bearing my sins' heavy load 863 

Because of Jesus' cross 155 

Before him set an open door 7^0 

Jehovah's awful throne Isaac Watts. 584 



614 INDEX. 

HYMN. 

Before me place in dread array 289 

our Father's throne . 460 

the cross of him who died 347 

the Father's awful throne Charles Wesley. 201 

the heavens were stretched abroad Isaac Watts. 44 

the hills in order stood 795 

the three in one 20 

thine altar-throne 772 

thou shalt as judge appear 897 

Begone, unbelief, for my Saviour is near. John Newton. 491 

Behold, a great, a heavenly light 71 

a stranger's at the door Joseph Grigg. 253 

for fallen guilty man 35 

him, all, as ye pass by 138 

the ark of God 254 

the man, he beareth 119 

the Saviour of mankind Charles Wesley. 136 

the throne of grace John Newton. 541 

thy prisoner, loose my bands 841 

what love the Father hath R. Boswell. 35 

Believing souls, rejoice and sing J. Swertner. 178 

we rejoice 303 

Beneath its glowing arch 926 

Besprinkle with thy blood my heart James Hutton. 435 

Bethany, 0, peaceful habitation Christian Gregor. 357 

Better than life itself, thy love 390 

Beyond my highest joy 606 

the flight of time 882 

thy utmost wants 541 

this vale of tears 251 

Bid me live 422 

Bless every thought and action 806 

me, and I shall be blest 836 

me, this day, Lord Jesus 806 

Lord, we pray, thy congregation S. T. Benade. 562 

my soul, the living God Isaac Watts. 575 

my soul, the God of grace : 575 

us all, both old and young 675 

us here, while still as strangers 652 

we then our gracious Lord 7 19 

Blessed Jesus, at thy word.... Tobias Clausnitzer — Winkworth. 677 

Jesus, we implore thee Hartley & Lamb. 448 

Saviour let me find thee 72 

Saviour still proceed 721 

Saviour thee I love George Duffield, Jr. 336 

Saviour thine am 1 336 

1 abound where'er he reigns 199 

g, honor, glory, might 16 

Blest are the pure in heart John Keble. 426 

are they, supremely blest , J. G. Wolf. 385 



INDEX. 615 

HYMN. 

Blest be the tie that binds John Fawcett. 460 

be that sacred covenant-love. Countess Huntingdon's Coll. 833 

inhabitants of Zion 604 

is the work my God and King Isaac Watts. 663 

is that tranquil hour of morn 550 

river of salvation , 706 

Saviour condescend 194 

soul, how sweetly dost thou rest George Naumann 878 

Trinity, from mortal sight Maglorianus — Baker. 10 

Blind unbelief is sure to err 474 

Bliss beyond compare G. Arnold. 404 

Blow ye the trumpet, blow Charles Wesley. 257 

Bold shall I stand in thy great day 304 

Boldest foes dare never come 160 

Bonds and stripes and tribulation 531 

Born, thy people to deliver 56 

Borne upon their latest breath 576 

Bowed down beneath a load of sin 274 

Bows my heart in meek submission 904 

Bread of life Count Zinzenclorf. 643 

Break from his throne, illustrious morn 883 

the tempter's fatal power 703 

Breathe comfort when distress abounds 238 

O breathe thy loving Spirit 384 

Brethren, while we sojourn here Joseph Swain. 533 

Bride of the Lamb, I'm one in heart 607 

Brief life is here our portion Bernard of Cluny — Xeale. 907 

Bright and joyful is the morn James Montgomery. 69 

is their glory now - 334 

Brightest and best of the sons of the morning. Reginald Heber. 68 

Brought safely by his hand thus far 492 

Builder of mighty worlds on worlds Anon. 844 

Burdened with guilt, convinced of sin 544 

with guilt, wouldst thou be blest 250 

But, ah, how faint our praises rise 34 

charity serene 419 

chiefest in our cleansed breast 685 

drops of grief can ne'er repay 133 

examine first your case 637 

hearts of humble poverty 95 

himself I must behold 361 

lo, in our extremity 529 

now the bands of death are burst 213 

of all the foes we meet 533 

O I'm blind and ignorant 301 

O my Jesus, thou didst me 375 

see, the fields are white 725 

since the pure in heart 362 

the waves of that silent sea 865 

there's a power that man can wield 554 



616 



INDEX. 



HYMN. 

But there 's a voice of sovereign grace 279 

this I do find 337 

thou declarest in thy word 898 

thou hast brethren here below 598 

timorous mortals start and shrink 906 

to Mount Zion we are come 684 

what to those who find 383 

while here I'm left behind 161 

who can pay that mighty debt 411 

will he prove a friend indeed 253 

will indeed Jehovah deign 842 

By day, by night, at home, abroad 788 

faith through outward cares I go 107 

faith we claim him as our own 201 

his own power were all things made 44 

love's closest bonds united 613 

sea and land, by night and day 834 

such shall he be feared 92 

the sacred griefs that wept 281 

the Spirit's power renewing 219 

these may I be warned betimes '. 7 

thine hour of dire despair 281 

thine own eternal Spirit 56 

thy bitter agony 863 

thy deep expiring groan 281 

thy hallowed outward sign 628 

thy helpless infant years 281 

thy reconciling love , 467 

thy saints with joy confessed 860 

thy Spirit's light 40 

thy Spirit me reprove 273 

Call Jehovah thy salvation James Montgomery. 481 

Called to bear the christian name 628 

Calvary's mournful mountain climb 115 

Came at length the dreadful night 123 

Can a woman's tender care 365 

we thy triumphs e'er forget 191 

Cast care aside, upon thy guide 534 

me not off when when strength declines 784 

thy burden on the Lord Rowland Hill & Geo. Raivson. 513 

thy burden on the Lord, thy almighty 484 

thy burden at his feet 513 

Cause me to trust in thee 523 

Cease, ye pilgrims, cease to mourn 919 

Cherish us with kindest care Charles Wesley. 471 

Cherubim and seraphim 12 

Chief often thousand now appear 665 

Children of God look up and see 171 

of Jerusalem Anon. 758 



INDEX. 617 

HYMN. 

Children of the heavenly king John Cennick. 457 

Chosen flock thy faithful shepherd follow 681 

Christ is born, the great anointed 64 

is our Master, Lord and God 737 

is risen from the dead 891 

is the vine, we branches are John Nitschmann. 427 

leads me through no darker rooms 502 

my rock, my sure defence Louisa of Brandenburg. 891 

our ever blessed Saviour 531 

shall bless thy going out 496 

shall the banquet spread 522 

the good shepherd, God's own Son John Angelus. 36 

the Lord is risen a,g&m.... Michael Weisse — Winhworth. 174 

the Lord is risen to-day Charles Wesley. 168 

the Lord, the Lord most glorious J. Miller. 65 

the true paschal Lamb 303 

thou art the sure foundation John M. Neale. 848 

thy all-atoning death 616 

whose glory fills the sky Charles Wesley. 39 

Christians are not here below 538 

dismiss your fear John Cennick. 173 

harken, none has taught them 723 

Church who art arrayed 691 

Cleanse their souls from every stain 781 

Closely by love's sacred bands 891 

I'll follow Christ with thee 607 

joined to thee 471 

Clothed in thy righteousness divine 288 

Cold and wintry though they prove 497 

mountains and the midnight air 99 

on his cradle the dewdrops 68 

Come all ye saints of God James Boden. 223 

all ye souls by sin opprest 259 

and worship at his feet 69 

as a messenger of peace 742 

as a shepherd, guard and keep 742 

as a teacher sent from God 742 

as the dove; and spread thy wings 847 

as the fire; and purge our hearts 847 

as the light; to us reveal 847 

as the wind; with rushing sound 847 

blessed Spirit gracious Lord Charles Wesley. 237 

faithful Shepherd bind me James Hutton. 424 

hither bring thy boding fears 250 

hither ye faithful Edward Casioall. 70 

Holy Comforter 15 

Holy Ghost, come, Lord.... Robert II. of France — Luther 233 

Holy Ghost, inspire my song Scottish Tabernacle. 81 

Holy Ghost my soul inspire 242 

Holy Ghost our souls inspire Charles Wesley. 236 



618 INDEX. 

HYMN. 

Come Holy Ghost, the Saviour's love 14 

Holy Ghost, with Jesus' love 640 

Holy Spirit, come Joseph Hart. 231 

Holy Spirit, from above 232 

Holy Spirit, from on high Anon. 626 

Holy Spirit, heavenly dove Isaac Watts. 229 

in, come in, thou Prince of peace 529 

in poverty and meanness 117 

in sorrow and contrition 117 

leave thy burden at the cross 250 

let us join our cheerful songs Isaac Watts. 578 

let us join our friends above Charles Wesley. 617 

let us sing the song of songs James Montgomery. 217 

Lord, and warm each languid heart Isaac Watts. 917 

Lord, when grace hath made me meet 502 

lowly souls that mourn Stennett. 627 

my soul, thy suit prepare John Newton. 545 

near and bless us when we wake 814 

not in terrors as the king of kings 373 

Creator Spirit blest Edward Caswall. 239 

my soul, and sing Isaac Watts. 649 

says Jesus sacred voice Mrs, A. L. Barbauld. 260 

sinners, Jesus will receive 37 

sinner, to the gospel-feast Huntingdon. 265 

sinners, to the gospel-feast, Charles Wesley. 259 

sinners, to your gracious Lord 258 

sinners, view the Lamb of God 125 

then, and take this heart of mine 757 

then, let us hasten yonder 72 

thou almighty king Charles Wesley. 15 

thou Father of the poor 230 

thou fount of every blessing Robert Robinson. 577 

thou incarnate Word 15 

thou soul-transforming Spirit Jonathan Evans. 666 

thou universal blessing Charles Wesley. 94 

to Calvary's holy mountain James Montgomery. 117 

to the living waters, come 255 

wanderers to my Father's home..... 100 

we that love the Lord Isaac Watts. 574 

with thy saving strength ,.. 54 

worship at Immanuel's feet Isaac Watts. 47 

ye disconsolate. Thomas Moore. 498 

ye sinners, poor and wretched Joseph Hart. 249 

ye thankful people, come... Henry Alford. 797 

ye weary, heavy laden 249 

Command thy blessing from above James Montgomery. 661 

thy blessing, Jesus, Lord 661 

thy blessing in this hour 661 

Commit thou every grievance Paul Gerhardt. 479 

Complete thy work and crown , 325 



INDEX. 619 

HYMN. 

Concealed amid the gathering throng 299 

Confiding in thy name 876 

Conquering Lord, to heaven ascended 920 

Convert and send forth more 717 

Convince us first of unbelief 237 

us of our sin 231 

Could I be cast where thou art not 377 

we bear from one another 389 

we but climb where Moses stood 901 

we tune our hearts and voices 114 

Counting gain and glory lost 105 

Cross, reproach, and tribulation Ludivig Andreas Gotter. 531 

Crown him. ye martyrs of our God 198 

the Saviour 185 

Dark and cheerless is the morn 39 

temptations round me press 532 

Day by day the manna fell Josiah Conder. 31 

by day, the promise reads 31 

of judgment! day of wonders John Newton. 894 

of wrath, that day Thomas of Celano — Wm. J. Irons. 904 

Dead to the world when I'm asleep 823 

Dear, dying Lamb, thy precious blood 142 

Lord, accept a sinful heart — Wm. Coicper. 458 

.Lord and shall we ever live 229 

Lord my soul desireth John Gambold. 421 

Lord while we adoring pay 215 

Saviour bless us from on high 674 

Saviour if these lambs should stray Mrs. A. B. Hyde. 780 

shepherd of thy chosen few 671 

shepherd of thy people, hear John Newton. 845 

Dearest Jesus come to me , John Angehis. 358 

Saviour, hasten thither 703 

Saviour, we adore thee 290 

Death is struck, and nature quaking 904 

Deep in unfathomable mines 474 

Deeply convinced of sin , 456 

Delivered from this mortal clay 915 

Depend on him : thou canst not fail 549 

Depth of mercy, can there be Charles Wesley. 285 

Descend, celestial dove 660 

Destroy, Lord, the carnal mind Count Zinzendorf. 324 

Devoutly yield thyself to God ... 793 

Did but Jesus' love and merit 359 

Christ o'er sinners weep Benjamin Beddome. 102 

ever mourner plead 493 

ever trouble thee befall 492 

I meet no trials here 4^2 

the Lord a man become 84 

Didst thou. Lord Jesus, me incline John Wesley. 348 



620 INDEX. 

HYMN. 

Direct, control, suggest, this day 801 

Dismiss us with thy blessing, Lord John Hart. 698 

Distracting thoughts and cares remove 683 

Distrest with pain, disease, and grief 510 

Divine instructor, gracious Lord 1 

Do thou assist a feeble worm 349 

thou, with faith, discharge thy station 25 

Dost thou not dwell in all the saints 240 

Doth howe'er in my frail nature 423 

Down from above, the blessed dove 235 

Draw near to Jesus' table Count Zinzendorf. 639 

me to thee, Lord Jesvts.,..Eliz. of Schwarzburg-Budolstadt. 393 

Dread Jehovah ! God of nations Thomas Cotterill. 855 

Drive evil thoughts and spirits far away 828 

Due obedience thou didst show....^taw 760 

Dumb at thy feet I lie '. £?S|l 868 

Dust and ashes though we be . ...: 320 

Dwell therefore in our hearts •>*.. 231 

Each moment draw from earth away 369 

Early hasten to the tomb 115 

let us seek thy favor 762 

Earth to heaven, and heaven to earth 582 

Earthly affections mortify 435 

joys no longer please us Charles L. Forti. 524 

things do not regard 484 

Easy to be entreated, mild 776 

Eat and rest at this great feast 638 

E'en down to old age all my people shall prove 501 

now by faith, we join our hands «$&*. 617 

so I love thee and will love 375 

E 'er since by faith I saw the stream 142 

Encouraged thus, our love grows bold 73 

Endow all parents with thy love,...*.? 778 

him with a heavenly mind.. 740 

Engrave this deeply on my heart: 411 

Enough, if thou at last 334 

Enrich me always with thy love 808 

Enter his gates with thankful songs - 584 

Ere I close my eyes in slumber 826 

we know our lost condition Count Zinzendorf' 317 

we taste the rich repast.... \ 638 

Eternal are thy mercies Lord.... 712 

Father thee we praise 10 

gates their leaves unfold 180 

Spirit by whose breath 17 

sun of righteousness Charles Wesley. 676 

thanks be thine... Abraham v. Gersdorf. 210 

Even so, Lord! quickly come 797 

Ever in the raging storm 513 



INDEX. 621 

HYMN. 

Every human tie may perish, 605 

island, sea, and mountain 895 

Evidence by word and action 613 

Evil and few, as Jacob says 881 

Exert thy energy divine 62(5 

Extol the Lamb of God « 257 

Eye that in darkness sinketh... 150 

Fade, fade each earthly joy Mrs. Ho rat his Bonar. 400 

Fain would I to thee be brought 764 

would I my Lord pursue , 429 

Faint and weary thou hast sought me 904 

not, christian! though the road.. Jas. Harrington Evans. 535 

not, christian ! though in rage 535 

not, christian! though the world 535 

not, christian! though within 535 

not, christian ! Jesus near 535 

not, christian ! look on high 535 

not nor fear, his arms are near 534 

Faith comes by hearing God's record Erskine. 291 

hope and charity, these three James Montgomery. 419 

in the only sacrifice... 544 

is a precious grace Benjamin Beddome. 312 

is thy gift, thou slaughtered Lamb 298 

our languid spirits cheering 524 

perseverance, zeal 751 

that in prayer 419 

Faithful souls, pray, always pray 496 

souls their Saviour's blessing /. Schmidt. 789 

Fall at his cross' foot 141 

Far and wide, though all unknowing 710 

from the world, Lord, I flee Wm. Coicper. 397 

from us drive the foe 239 

Farewell mortality 400 

world, thy gold is dross 134 

ye dreams of night 400 

Father, behold thy son .- 29 

fix my soul on thee 414 

in us thy Son reveal 683 

of eternal grace James Montgomery. 105 

of heaven, whose love profound John Cooper. 17 

of mercies, bow thine ear Benjamin Beddome. 7 15 

of mercies, condescend. Morell. 740 

of mercies ! in thy word Miss Anna Steele. 1 

perfect my trust 865 

take me all forgiving 282 

thine everlasting grace 293 

thy name be praised, thy kingdom come 828 

thy will, not mine, be done!" James Montgomery. 506 

to thy sinful child Josiah Conder, 314 



622 INDEX. 

HYMN. 

Father, whate'er of earthly bliss Miss Anna Steele. 486 

Fear not, for this is he.. 141 

not, hence that ill should flow 91 

not, I am with thee, oh! be not dismayed 501 

Fight on, my soul, till death 520 

the good fight with all thy might.... John S. B. Monsell. 534 

Fill our souls with heavenly light 803 

with the radiance of thy grace 90 

Finish, then, thy new creation 384 

Firm, faithful, watching unto prayer 418 

Firstborn of many brethren 330 

First let us duly count the cost 530 

Fix, fix, our wavering mind 320 

on that face thine eye 141 

thy temple, Saviour, in each breast 767 

Fixed on this ground will I remain 294 

Fling wide the portals of your heart 52 

Flock of Christ, in fellowship... . Zinzendorf and Gregor. 553 

of Jesus be united Count Zinzendorf. 465 

Foes are round us, but we stand 457 

without and fears within 280 

Follow to the judgment-hall 115 

For each assault prepared 523 

food, he gives me flesh 649 

good is the Lord, inexpressibly good 687 

her my tears shall fall 606 

her our prayers shall rise 859 

him shall endless prayer be made 199 

him shall prayer unceasing 92 

his truth and mercy stand 587 

his people's sin chastised 154 

Jehovah is God and Jehovah alone 687 

mercies, countless as the sands John Newton. 573 

mercy, mercy, Lord 459 

not like kingdoms of the world 608 

our transgressions thou wast wounded O. I. La Trobe. 128 

peaceful homes and healthful days 593 

should I e'er so faithful 302 

souls redeemed, for sins forgiven 593 

that blessed day 887 

the joy he set before thee 875 

the Lord, our God, shall come * 797 

thee alone we would employ 811 

thee, my God, the living God 380 

thee, O dear, dear country 907 

thee our all to spend ... 98 

thee O may I freely count 411 

thee, since first the world was made 73 

this let men revile my name 738 

this mercy, Lord, we cry 781 



INDEX. 623 

HYMN. 

For thou art in their midst to teach 841 

thou art our salvation, Lord 50 

thou within no walls confined 671 

thy death 208 

us to heaven thou didst ascend 192 

we have learned to love his name 759 

Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast 135 

Forever here my rest shall be Charles Wesley. 130 

with the Lord" James Montgomery . 926, 927 

Forgive me, Lord, for thy dear Son 822 

the follies of our times 853 

Forsake me not, my God Solomon Frank. 517 

Forth in thy name, Lord, we go Charles Wesley. 811 

Fountain of mercy, God of love Mrs. Alice Flowerdew. 800 

Freely now to thee I proffer 282 

Friend after friend departs James Montgomery. 882 

of the friendless 493 

From age to age the tale declare 109 

all that dwell below the skies Isaac Watts. 712 

busy scenes we now retreat 665 

day to day, Lord, do we 226, 586 

earth his freed affections 440 

every stormy wind that blows Hugh Stoicell. 558 

Greenland's icy mountain Reginald Heber. 716 

heaven he came, of heaven he spoke 100 

henceforth there is nought of mine 151 

my own works at last I cease Charles Wesley. 300, 284 

sorrow, toil and pain.. 460 

strength to strength go on 555 

the depth of nature's blindness 559 

the doctrines I'll ne'er waver F. W. Keisser. 8 

the provisions of thy house 24 

the sword, at noon-day wasting 481 

their being joined in one 470 

thee I am, through thee I am 27 

thy holy habitation R. Simjison. 673 

thy house when I return 689 

vanity turn off my eyes 442 

Fruitless years with grief recalling 282 

Gentle Jesus, meek and mild Anon.764: 

Gently as the dews distill 469 

Gethsemane can I forget 630 

Gird thou his heart with strength divine 743 

Give deep humility; the sense 544 

grace that as brethren we join hands 734 

me a calm and thankful heart 486 

me on thee to call , » 523 

me thy strength, God of power , 738 

me to read my pardon 433 

these, and then thy will done ,.. 544 



624 INDEX. 

HYMN. 

Give thou the word 245 

to the Lord of lords renown 23 

to my eyes repenting tears 372 

to our God immortal praise Isaac Watts. 23 

to the sick, as thy beloved, sleep 828 

to the winds thy fears Gerhardt — John Wesley. 28 

tongues of fire and hearts of love 243 

us comfort when we die 230 

us now relief from pain 854 

us ourselves and Christ to know 237 

us that Spirit's power to feel 726 

Glory be to God the Father Horatius Bona?. 18 

be to him who loved us 18 

blessing*, praise eternal 18 

in the highest be » 752 

to God above 283 

to God, who safe hath kept 801 

to God whose witness-train Zinzendorf & Titius. 341 

to our great Creator 59 

to the Father give James Montgomery. 752 

to the Holy Ghost 752 

to the king of angels 18 

to the son we bring 752 

Glorious things of thee are spoken John Newton. 604 

Go, e'er the cloud of sorrow 769 

forth, in spirit, go Greening. 141 

forward, christian soldier Laurence Tuttiett. 594 

imitate the grace divine 601 

labor on; spend, and be spent... Horatius Bonar. 589 

labor on; 'tis not for nought... 589 

my soul, go every day Worthingten. 160 

preach my gospel, saith the Lord Isaac Watts. 747 

then, earthly fame and treasure 322 

thou, in life's fair morning Anon. 769 

to dark Gethsemane J as. Montgomery. 115 

to the grave, in all thy glorious prime... Jas. Montgomery. 750 

to the grave, at noon from labor cease 750 

to the grave, which faithful to its trust 750 

to the grave, for there thy Saviour lay 750 

to the grave, no, take thy seat above 750 

up with shouts Of praise Count Zinzendorf. 190 

God and man indeed 42 

and yet man thou art 212 

be praised, though in ourselves defiled 434 

bless our native land John S. Dicight. 859 

calling yet — shall I not hear. .. Tersteegen- Jane Borthwich. 264 

from eternity hath willed 243 

gave his only Son 315 

hath laid up in heaven for me Isaac Watts. 911 

in Christ, reveals his presence 669 



INDEX. 625 

HYMX. 

God in Israel sows the seeds . 482 

is in his holy temple James Montgomery. 669 

is mighty to deliver 489 

is our strength and song 580 

most mighty, sovereign Lord Henry Harbaugh. 860 

moves in a mysterious way \Ym. Cowper. 474 

my Redeemer, lives 890 

never yet mistakes hath made 568 

of all grace, we come to thee , 544 

of glory, God of grace 836 

of mercy, hear our prayer Campbell. 781 

of my life, on thee I call Wrn. Cowper. 403 

of the widow, hear 591 

omnipotent Creator H. Albert. 810 

pities all my griefs 379 

reveals his presence Gerhardt Tersteegen. 667 

ruleth in heaven 218 

wh >m they serve, our God can save 341 

with us 87 

God's only Son, stupendous grace , 81 

Good when he gives, supremely good 477 

Grace all the work shall crown 407 

and a sensation 350 

and peace from God, our blessed Saviour.... «/. Stoertner. 682 

first contrived a way , 407 

grace, that's a joyful sound Esther Grnenbech. 306 

how exceeding great to those 306 

lei my wandering feet 407 

'tis a charming sound Philip Doddridge, 407 

Gracious Father, bless this congregation 682 

Lord, I wish alone 327 

Lord, may we believe 616 

Lord, our shepherd and salvation ./. Swertner, 681 

Lord, thyself impart 677 

Lord, who by thy passion.. 367 

Redeemer, Lamb of God Taylor, 31 ark ant & Hatty. 459 

Redeemer, shake Charles Wenley. 523 

Grant, Lord, that with thy direction Count Zinzendarf. 462 

Lord, to thy congregation 613 

me but this, thou great high-priest 888 

me steadiness 40 

me the indubitable seal 242 

most gracious Lamb of God John Angela*. 327 

one poor sinner more a place 349 

that ail of us may prove.. 451 

that I may henceforth to thee 1 u 

then, that I may favored be 898 

these requests. I ask no more 433 

thy comforts to my mind 51 

us and all our children grace 778 

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626 INDEX. 

HYMJJ, 

Grant us hearts, dear Lord! to yield thee 597 

us resignation 667 

we impelled by thy love 732 

we may love thee truly 441 

Great Comforter, to thee we cry 239 

defects are still revealed 789 

God, as seasons disappear Edmund Butcher.. 799 

God of nations, now to thee Anon. 861 

God I we sing thy mighty hand Philip Doddridge. 788 

God! why is our country spared 852 

high-priest, we view thee. Joseph Hart. 116 

sacrifice for sin 212 

Grief and sighing quickly fled 184 

Grounded on thy Saviour's merit 613 

Guide me, thou great Jehovah William Williams. 500 

Guilty, now I pour my mourning 904 

Had we angels' tongues 113 

we nought, beyond this life Count Zinzendorf. 874 

Hail, all hail, thou Lord of glory A. C. Coxe. 170 

all hail, victorious Lord ...Louisa von Hayn. 172 

Alpha and Omega, hail John Cennick. 297 

church of Christ, bought with his blood John Cennick. 607 

First and Last 297 

him, here, with songs of praises 669 

holy cross, from thee we learn 122 

holy, holy, holy Lord Charles Wesley. 13 

Israel's king, hail, David's Son 112 

kingly Jesus, to thy feet A. B. Thompson. 95 

the day that sees him rise Charles Wesley. 193 

the heaven-born Prince of Peace 62 

the Lord of earth and heaven 168 

thou long-expected Jesus Charles Wesley. 56 

thou once-despised Jesus. John Bakewell. 143 

thou wondrous infant stranger T. Lamb. 58 

to the Lord's anointed James Montgomery. 92 

your dread Lord and ours.. 209 

Hallelujah! earth to sky 849 

hark the sound 707 

Lord, to thee 12 

Hallowed to thee be every heart 741 

Happiness, delightful name Augustus 31. Toplady. 386 

Happy only in thy love 105 

race of witnesses Count Zinzendorf. 638 

soul, thy days are ended Charles Wesley. 875 

the children who are gone John Cennick. 888 

the children who betimes John Cennick. 755 

thrice happy, hour of grace Count Zinzendorf. 651 

Hark, a voice from yonder manger 72 

Hark to the angels ~... 70 



INDEX. 627 

HYMX. 

Hark his dying word. Forgive 134 

how he groans while nature shakes 136 

how the choirs above 223 

my soul, it is the Lord Wm. Coicper. 365 

ten thousand harps and voices Thomas Kelly. 196 

the desert lands rejoice 714 

the distant isles proclaim Wm. Hihy Bathurst. 721 

the glad sound, the Saviour comes. ..Philip Doddridge. -55 

the herald angels sing Charles Wesley. 62 

the song of jubilee James Montgomery. 707 

the voice of Jesus crying Daniel March. 596 

the voice of love and mercy Jonathan Evans. 115 

those bursts of acclamation 185 

what mean those holy voices John Oawood. 64 

Haste, haste, and spread the tidings 723 

then. Lord 459 

thee on from grace to glory 322 

ye mortals, to adore him 64 

Hasten, Lord, the glorious time Miss Harriet Auber. 719 

Lord, to my release James Montgomery. 532 

sinner, to be wise Thomas Scott. 262 

sinner, to implore 262 

sinner, to return 262 

sinner, to be blest 262 

Hath he joined us with the church 454 

Have I long in sin been sleeping 702 

pity on my fears 868 

we trials and temptations -. 551 

you no words? ah, think again 543 

He bids me come! his voice I know 529 

bore the curse of all 203 

bows his gracious ear 557 

breaks the power of cancelled sin 5S5 

buiit the earth, he spread the sky 23 

came to seek and save the lost 37 

comes from thickest films of vice 55 

comes the broken heart to bind bo 

comes the prisoners to release oo 

comes with succor speedy 92 

ever lives to intercede 195 

everywhere hath way 28 

fills the sun with morning light 23 

has dearly bought my soul 134 

his mercy doth remember 771 

in the days of feeble flesh 195 

is and shall remain our Lord 611 

is as long as life shall last 866 

is mine and I am his 354 

is the head, each member lives 47 

is the rock, how firm he proves 47 



628 INDEX. 

HYMN. 

He is the sun of righteousness 47 

is the vine, his heavenly root 47 

keeps his own secure 20 

knows the hours for joy and gladness 25 

He'll never quench the smoking flax 195 

He laid his glory by 46 

left his bright, his glorious throne 71 

left his radiant throne on high 215 

lives, all glory to his name 197 

lives and grants me daily breath.. 197 

lives and values me, I him 840 

lives, my kind, my faithful friend 197 

lives to bless me with his love 197 

lives to grant me rich supply 197 

lives to silence all my fears 197 

lives to still his servants' fears 183 

ne'er shall weep more 887 

rests now in peace 887 

rules the world with truth and grace 57 

sees us willing slaves 46 

sent his Son with power to save 23 

shall come down like showers 92 

shall reign from pole to pole 707 

sings now above 887 

spake and light shone round his head 747 

speaks, and listening to his voice 585 

that confides in his Creator George Neumark. 25 

that drinks shall liveforever 117 

that goeth forth with weeping Thomas Hasting*. 592 

that hath helped me hitherto 492 

that hath pity on the poor 595 

the mighty, he the holy 771 

to the lowly soul 426 

wept that we might weep 102 

who a little child began 622 

who bore all pain and loss 174 

who came to comfort her 184 

who gave for us his life 174 

who in self-righteousness 637 

who is by Christ directed 432 

who Jesus mercy knows 637 

who nought but Christ 432 

who rules both heaven and earth 61 

who well endureth 54 

who will gird thee by his power » 513 

who will present our souls 572 

with health, renews their frame 583 

Heal our wounds, our strength renew 230 

us, Immanuel Wm. Cowper. 299 

Hear him, ye deaf; his praise, ye dumb 585 






INDEX. 629 

HYMN. 

Hear the j oint petition 527 

theui tell the wondrous story 64 

Hearts that once were taught to own 721 

Heaven and earth must pass away 576 

Heavenly Father, to whose eye Jwiah Couder. 483 

Heedfuily, my Lord, I'll cherish 72 

Hell and thy sins resist thy course 519 

Help ma to watch and pray 335 

thy servant to maintain 483 

us, Lord, thy yoke to wear Thomas Cotterill. 595 

Hence! gloomy doubts and fears 223 

to the almighty three 14 

Henceforth^our conversation 440 

myself to thee I give 206 

Here all our wants are well supplied 635 

are we richly fed 692 

at that cross where flows the blood 349 

behold the day-spring rise 91 

consecrated water flows 6 

doth the Lord of life proclaim 139 

fix my roving heart 379 

here art thou, almighty Lord 101 

I behold as in a glass 139 

I forget my cares and pains 125 

I'll sit, forever viewing 214 

I raise my Ebenezer 577 

I would forever stay 140 

in constant, quick succession Thomas Grinjleld. 485 

in the body pent 926 

is a pasture rich 351 

is an ensign on a hill 139 

it is I find my heaven 214 

let the ardent prayer arise 744 

lies in death's embraces, 162 

may affliction dry the tear 851 

may the prayer of faith ascend 851 

may the sinner learn his guilt 851 

may the wretched sons of want 1 

may we prove the power of prayer 671 

my poor heart can rest 473 

my Sabbath is completed Idti 

on earth, in tsars we saw 874 

pardon, life, and joy divine 81 

see the bread of life 498 

stands the promise fair 541 

the Redeemer's welcome voice 1 

to thee a temple stand 819 

vouchsafe to all thy servants 848 

we have seen thy face 654 

we now most humbly bow 638 



630 INDEX. 

HYMN. 

Here we're come thy name to praise '..' 70f) 

when thy messengers proclaim 842 

when thy people seek thy face 842 

will I stay and gaze awhile 139 

would we end our quest 251 

Here 's my claim, and here alone 123 

Hereto we gladly say, Amen 708 

Hidden in Christ the treasure lies 301 

High heaven that heard the solemn vow 328 

in the heavens eternal God Isaac Watts. 24 

on a throne of radiant light 598 

on his everlasting throne Aug. Gottlieb Spangenberg. 729 

Highest king and priest ..* 40 

Highly favored congregation Benacle & Dober — Clemens. 613 

Him in all my works I seek 405 

though highest heaven receives 193 

to know is life and peace 405 

His arm the strength imparts 591 

blood thy cause will plead , 141 

blood which did for you atone 189 

body is dead 887 

boundless years can ne'er decrease 26 

church is still his joy and crown 171 

love in time past forbiddeth 491 

love is mighty to compel 259 

love what mental tongue can reach 215 

mercy now implore 555 

merits glorify 234 

nature, truth, and love 557 

presence fills each heart with joy 913 

purposes will ripen fast 474 

saints he loves and never leaves 183 

sovereign power, without our aid 584 

Spirit cheers my spirit 475 

Spirit is the sovereign 475 

sufferings have delivered thee 878 

words with due attention hear 530 

Hither come for here is found 260 

each afflicted soul 637 

sinners, all repair < 161 

Ho! every one that thirsts, draw nigh Charles Wesley. 255 

ye needy, come and welcome ~ 249 

Hold thou thy cross 373 

Holy Jesus, everyday 93 

inviolate thy fear 7 

Lord, thanks and praise Christian Gregor. 3 

Lord, by thy body James Sicertner. 165 

holy, holy Lord Christojiher Wordsworth. 12 

spirit, Lord of light Robert II. of France — Caswall. 230 

Trinity Nyberg. 113 



INDEX. 631 

HYMN. 

Hosanna, Lord, thine angels cry 6S5 

Master, lo. we bring 222 

once thy gracious ear 222 

our glad voices raise 759 

raise the pealing hymn William H. Havergal. 222 

sovereign, prophet, priest 222 

to his glorious name 211 

to the incarnate Word 216 

to the living Lord Reginald Heber. 685 

to the Prince of grace Isaac Watts. 216 

to their heavenly king 842 

How are thy servants blest, Lord Joseph Addison. 731 

beauteous are their feet Isaac Watts. 746 

beauteous were the marks divine .A. C. Coxe. 104 

bitter the cup 491 

blessed are our eyes 746 

bright these glorious spirits'shine. Watts & Wm. Cameron. 913 

calm and beautiful the morn Thomas Hastings. 175 

can I meet his eyes 926 

changed, alas! are truths divine 852 

charming is their voice 746 

condescending 'tis that he William Okelij. 516 

eager are my thoughts to roam 458 

far may we go on in sin 864 

firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord George Keith. 501 

great at last my joy will be U. B. v. Bonnin. 539 

great our joy will be 921 

great the bliss to be a sheep of Jesus J. J. Rambach. 351 

great their work, how vast their charge 745 

happy are our ears 746 

happy are the saints above 342 

heart-aflfecting Christ to see John Cennick. 761 

is Jesus' sacred soul oppressed 114 

large his bounties are 379 

lost was my condition John Newton. 292 

lovely shines the morning star Philip Xicolai. 410 

much better thou 'rt attended 765 

needful strictly to inquire S. T. Bcnade. 446 

precious are thy thoughts 362 

precious is the book divine John FawcetU 4 

sad our state by nature is Isaac Watts, 279 

shall I meet my Saviour Paid Gerhardt. 49 

shall the young secure their hearts Isaac Watts. 768 

solemn are the words Anon. 267 

sweet, how heavenly, is the sight Joseph Swain. 463 

sweet the name of Jesus sounds John Newton. 80 

sweet to leave the world awhile Thomas Kelly. 665 

sweetly flowed the gospel's sound John Bo wring. 100 

sweetly this our brother sleeps F. W. Foster. 879 

tranquil now the rising day 175 



632 INDEX. 

HYMN. 

How vain the delusion 246 

vast the mercy and the love 213 

welcome was the call Henry W.Baker. 772 

wretched they who still despise 37 

Howe'er forsaken or distressed 395 

Humble, holy, all-resigned 105 

Humbly on thee I wait 283 

to keep the door 670 

Hunger and thirst are felt no more 913 

thirst, disease, unknown 912 

Hungry and thirsty, faint and few 631 

Hush, dear child, lie still and slumber Isaac Watts. 765 

Hushed is each doubt; gone, every fear 550 

I am a little child, you see Count Zinzendorf. 757 

am a poor sinner Count Zinzendorf. 350 

and my house will serve the Lord Charles Wesley. 776 

and my sins that number more 151 

ask not honor, pomp, or praise John Cennich. 443 

bless the Christ of God 316 

cannot serve him as I ought 573 

cast my hope on thee 283 

delivered thee when bound 365 

did thee wrong, my God Hot alias Bonar. 512 

do not praise my laboring hand 27 

fear no foe with thee at hand 373 

feel the load of sin so vast 288 

give myself to thee anew 447 

give the thanks unfeigned 120 

have long withstood his grace.... 285 

hear at morn and even 926 

hear the words of love Horatius Bonar. 311 

heard the voice of Jesus say Horatius Bonar. 381 

know he liveth now 311 

know not, as the morn appeareth 889 

know that my Redeemer lives Samuel Medley, 197 

know that naught in me 456 

know thy will is right 473 

I'll bless thee and thou shalt be set for a blessing , 715 

glory in nothing but only in Jesus John Anyelus. 371 

go with thee, my Saviour 119 

make your great commission known 747 

praise thee with my heart and tongue Paul Gerhardt. 568 

speak the honors of thy name 86 

I lay in fetters groaning 53 

lay my sins on Jesus Horatius Bonar. 319 

lay my wants on Jesus 319 

live, the while, in thee confiding 889 

long to be like Jesus 319 

love his people and their ways 609 



INDEX. 633 

HYMN. 

I love bis tears and sufferings great 609 

love Mount Calvary, where his love 609 

love the Lord, he lent an ear James Montgomery. 206 

love the Lord who died for me John (Jennick. 609 

love thy church, God 606 

love thy kingdom, Lord Timothy Dwight. 606 

love to hear that he was slain 609 

love to think the time will come 609 

may not to thy courts repair 841 

must the fair example set 776 

need not go abroad for joy 235 

need thee every hour Mrs. Annie S. Hawks. 343 

need thee, precious Jesus Frederick Whitfield. 430 

need thy presence every passing hour 373 

now my soul and frail abode 819 

now believe on thee : 272 

of such fellowship bereft 841 

praise the God of grace 316 

rest my soul on Jesus 319 

saw one hanging on a tree 305 

see my Saviour languish 119 

see the crowd in Pilate's hall Horatius Bonar. 118 

see the scourges tear his back 118 

sigh to think of happier days 380 

thank thee that in mercy 325 

unworthy sinner 224 

was a wandering sheep Ho rati us Bonar. 314 

welcome all thy sovereign will 323 

will a little pilgrim be John Cennick. 756 

will my heart to thee resign 756 

wish as faithful Christians do 443 

with sacred sorrow 224 

would go from pole to pole 179 

would not live alway, I ask not to stay... W. A. Muhlenberg. 163 

If aught should tempt my soul 488 

Christ is mine then all is mine Benjamin Beddome. 352 

done to obey thy laws 439 

early thou wilt take me hence 757 

father, mother, children, wife W. Foster. 530 

he all my wants supplied 478 

he is mine, then though he frown 352 

he is mine I need not fear 352 

he is mine let friends forsake 352 

he is mine unharmed I pass 352 

he our ways should mark 248 

he shed his precious blood 478 

human kindness meets return Gerard T. Noel. 633 

in this darksome wild 43 1 

life be long, I will be glad 502 

no sin could be discovered 152 



634 INDEX. 

HYMN. 

If on our daily course, our mind ,.,..,.,. 805 

once the plough in hand we take 530 

one member honored be 471 

of Calvary we tell 144 

pain afflict, or wrongs oppress., 549 

rough and thorny be the way 431 

sang the morning stars for joy 245 

some poor wandering child of thine 814 

such be not thy sovereign will 506 

such the sweetness of the stream 838 

the way be drear 499 

thou shouldst quickly end his days 623 

thou wilt have me longer stay 757 

to Jesus for relief. John Newton. 478 

to Jesus they appeal 385 

to the right or left I stray 416 

we then make full confession 152 

with willing resignation 489 

wounded love my bosom swell 488 

yet while pardon may be found 898 

Inimanuel, incarnate God 66 

our brother now 34 

Impress this truth upon my breast 298 

In a moment stands before us 318 

all distress to him I'll cry 516 

all I think, or speak, or do 107 

all my Lord's appointed ways John By land. 338 

all our griefs he takes a share 196 

all their erring, sinful years 780 

all we do constrained by love 176 

anguish thou complainest 119 

ceaseless happiness they view 888 

conversation be sincere 801' 

darkness as in light 926 

darkness willingly I strayed 372 

death's dark valley though I stray 807 

duties and in sufferings too Benjamin Bcddome. 103 

each heart, O fix thy dwelling 610 

every clime, by every tongue 244 

every pang that rends the heart 561 

every tempting, trying hour 740 

evil long I took delight John Newton. 305 

foreign realms and lands remote 731 

him complete I shine 203 

him I trust forevermore 302 

him that bore our griefs and pains 839 

his own living fountain 886 

holy contemplation 22 

humble, grateful lays Foster & Sicertner. 579 

it all is light and glory 929 



INDEX. G35 

HYMN". 

In me is all the bar 272 

mercy, Lord, remember me J. F. Herzog. 824 

mercy, Lord, this grace bestow Count Zinzendo if. 732 

midst of dangers, fears and deaths 731 

my darkness and my grief. 280 

my distress I raised with faith 564 

my Saviour's intercession 494 

our sickness and our health 556 

purest love their souls unite 773 

riches, in pleasures 246 

scenes exalted or depressed 788 

search of empty joys 255 

self- forgetting love 654 

suffering be thy love my peace 369 

temptation may we firmly stand 767 

that most dark and doleful night Joseph Stennett. 634 

the cross of Christ I glory John Bowring. 126 

the furnace God may prove thee 605 

the heavenly country bright 93 

the hour of dark temptation » 9 

the midst of affliction my table is spread 505 

the morning hear my voice fames Montgomery. 802 

the name of Jesus Christ our Lord Christian Gregor. 619 

the people's hearts increase 860 

the Redeemer as my head 291 

the solemn hour of dying 559 

the way a thousand snares 533 

the weary hours of sickness 559 

thee I live, and move, and am Erskine. 27 

thee I place my trust 504 

thee I trust by faith 207 

thee, Christ, is all my hope J. Schneesing. 288 

them thou may'st be clothed and fed 598 

these our days exalt thy grace 708 

this sepulchral Eden, Gregor & La Trobe. 162 

this world, so full of snares B. La Trobe. 779 

thy blest name we gather here 844 

thy dear cross a grace is found 225 

thy death is all my trust 161 

thy garden here below 420 

thy love and knowledge Count Zinzendorf. 437 

thy wounds, Jesus 224 

us, and roun 1 about us, shine 846 

vain we tune our formal songs 229 

want my plentiful supply 398 

weariness and pain Charles Wesley. 511 

Incarnate God, exert thy power 71 

Inflamed with zeal, 'twas thy delight 103 

Is crucified for you and me 138 

God my strong salvation Paid Gerhardt. 475 



636 INDEX. 

HYMN. 

Is this our high calling 464 

Israel's seed from slavery freed 638 

strength and consolation 56 

It can bring with it nothing 22 

gathers God's elected flock 2 

gently heals the broken heart 2 

is a well-worn pathway 399 

is finished, what pleasure ■. 145 

is finished; shall we raise Anon. 144 

is not death, to bear 871 

is not death, to close 871 

is not death, to die C. H. A. Malan — George W. Bethune. 871 

is not death, to fling 871 

keeps our faith in Jesus sound 2 

makes the wounded spirit whole 80 

speaks a ransomed world 686 

sweetly cheers our drooping hearts 4 

tells of joys to come 686 

then reveals God's boundless grace 2 

was a two-edged blade 749 

Its light descending from above 4 

Jehovah, Father, Spirit, Son 17 

founded it in blood 614 

is thy name 45 

Jerusalem, my happy home!.... Williams & Boden's Collection. 905 

the church above 915 

the glorious Bernard ofCluny — Neale. 909 

the golden Bernard of Cluny — Neale. 908 

the only 909 

Jesus, and didst thou bleed for me 132 

and shall it ever be Joseph Grigg. 326 

answer from above 285 

at thy blest appearing 920 

body, once interred 920 

by the Holy Spirit Count Zinzendorf. 441 

can make a dying bed 873 

Christ, my sure defence... Lou. of Brand' bg — Winkworth. 180 

Christ, thou leading star Count Zinzendorf. 538 

cured my soul's infection 346 

engrave it on my heart Samuel Medley. 387 

for me has died 473 

for thy faithful leading 789 

great high-priest of our profession.... Count Zinzendorf. 615 
God of our salvation... Erdmuth Dorothea v. Zinzendorf. 690 

hail, enthroned in glory John Bakew ell. 186 

hail, whose glory brightens 196 

hear my fervent cry 327 

hear our fervent prayer F.Wm. Foster. 563 

hear our prayer Count Zinzendorf. 820 



INDEX. 637 

HVMX. 

Jesus, I die to thee 382 

I humbly thee implore 425 

I know hath died for me John A. Rothe. 294 

I live to thee Henri/ Huhttugh. 382 

I love thy charming name Philip Doddridge. 86 

I my cross have taken Henry F. Lyte. 322 

is my joy 404 

is my light most fair C. F. Richter. 361 

is the loveliest name 61 

is worthy to receive 578 

it owns as king 312 

life of grief and sorrows Gregor — Clemens. 920 

lives, and by his grace 181 

lives, and death is now 18] 

lives, and so shall I C. F. Gellert. 181 

lives, and reigns supreme 181 

lives, for me he died 182 

lives, henceforth is death 182 

lives, I know full well 181 

lives, no longer now C. F. Gellert — Cox. 182 

lives, to him the throne 182 

Lord most great and glorious Count Zinzendorf. 367 

Lord of life and glory James J. Cummins. 559 

Lord of life and glory, hear... J. W. Petersen — ./. Antes. 636 

Lord, we look to thee Charles Wesley. 467 

love unbounded Count Zinzendorf. 417 

lover of my soul Charles Wesley. 364 

makes my heart rejoice Louisa von Hayn. 366 

Master, whose I am Miss Frances Ridley Harergal. 412 

may such deep devotion 154 

mercies never fail John Angelus. 830 

my all in all thou art 398 

my all to heaven is gone John Cenuick. 307 

my living head 379 

my Lord my God Charles Wesley. 45 

my Redeemer lives 180 

my shepherd, husband, friend 80 

my shepherd is 344 

name, source of life Benjamin La Trobe. 87 

name of mercy mild 82 

name of priceless worth 82 

name of wondrous love Wm. W. How. 82 

only name that's given 82 

our best beloved friend James Montgomery. 418 

our great high-priest 257 

our Lord, how rich thy grace Philip Doddridge. 598 

our only joy be thou 383 

seek thy wandering sheep 273 

shall reign where'er the sun Isaac W>>tts. 199 

source of my salvation Hombury & Rist. 131 



638 INDEX. 

HYMN. 

Jesus, still lead on Zinzendorf — Borthwick. 499 

tender Saviour Anon. 763 

tender shepherd, hear me....3Irs. Mary Lundie Duncan. 825 

the Christ of God Horaiius Bonar. 212 

the hindrance show 272 

the Lamb of God 212 

the Lord will hear 557 

the name that charms our fears 585 

the rock on which I build 80 

the sinner's friend to thee Charles Wesley. 276 

the very thought of thee..Bernard of Claim' x — Casioall. 383 

thee alone I call ■. 358 

thou art our king 209 

thou art the sinner's friend Richard Biirnham. 395 

thou fain would'st have us be 438 

thou friend divine 606 

thou Prince of life! 871 

thy blood and righteousness. ..Zinzendorf — John Wesley. 304 
thy boundless love to me...Gerhardt — John Wesley. 369, 394 

thy feast we celebrate Isaac Watte. 641 

thy interceding blood 790 

thy love exceeds by far Isaac Watts. 392 

thy word is my delight Wm. Hammond. 5 

thyself to us reveal John de Watteville. 438 

to thee Ibow 203 

to the garden lead us , 116 

was ever grief. 511 

we lift our souls to thee Beck. 623 

we thus obey Charles Wesley. 629 

what offering shall I give Lange — John Wesley. 345 

when in majesty 51 

when thy blessings 350 

where'er thy people meet Wm. Coicper. 671 

who died is now Isaac Watts. 194 

who died the world to save Wm. Hammond. 171 

Who for me hast died Wm. Hammond. 420 

who is always near 184 

who is always near to assuage Zinzendorf & Swertner. 179 

who passed the angels by 34 

who with thee J. A. Freylinghansen — John Gambol d. 40 

will I never leave C. Keymann. 354 

wipes away their tears 385 

yieldeth up his spirit 920 

yields me delectation 346 

Join earth and heaven to bless 203 

to render thanks and praises F. W. Foster. 771 

Joined in one spirit to our head 833 

Joy of the desolate 498 

to the earth, the Saviour reigns 57 

to the world, the Lord is come Isaac Watts. 57 



INDEX. 639 

HYMN. 

Joyful all ye nations rise 62 

Judge me now, my God and Saviour Count Zinzendorf. 903 

not the Lord by feeble sense 474 

Just as I am without one plea Miss Charlotte Elliott. 310 

as I am and waiting not 310 

as I am though tossed about 310 

as I am poor wretched blind . 310 

as I am thou wilt receive 310 

as I am thy love unknown 310 

as thou art, without one trace R. S. Cooke. 250 

Justice and truth maintains 209 

Keen* was the trial once 334 

Keep.no longer at a distance 703 

our haughty passions bound 803 

Kindle our senses from above 239 

Kindled his relentings are 285 

King of glory reign for ever 196 

King of majesty tremendous 904 

Kings shall fall down before him 92 

Knowing as I am known 927 

Laden with guilt and full of fears Isaac Watts. 6 

Late at even there was seen 159 

Lamb of God beloved John Cennick. 224 

of God display thy virtue 423 

of God I look to thee Charles Wesley. 760 

of God thou shalt remain 114 

of God, thy death hath given 144 

of God thy precious blood. Count. Z y nz'nd'rf& Sp'ng'nb'rg 205 

of God, to thee I cry 378 

of God who thee receive A. Schindler. 320 

Lead me not for flesh is frail 483 

us, heavenly Father, lead us James Edmeston. 508 

us so that we 441 

Leader of faithful souls, and guide Charles Wesley. 794 

Leave to his sovereign sway 28 

Less of the flesh each day 512 

wayward let me be 512 

Let all who dwell above the sky 578 

all your lamps be bright 522 

cares like a wild deluge come 487 

Christ assure me he is mine 352 

every child of hell 4C8 

every creature rise and bring 199 

every kindred every tribe 198 

every thought and work and word 347 

fall thy rod of terror 713 

good or ill befall 504 

goodness and mercy, my bountiful God ! 505 



640 INDEX. 

HYMN. 

Let him that heareth, say .' 256 

holy prayers and thoughts our latest be 828 

me above all, fulfill 760 

me at a throne of mercy 704 

me be with thee where thou art Mitts Chart jtte Elliott. 108 

me dwell on Golgotha John Newton. 134 

me neither faint nor fear 483 

music swell the breeze 857 

my life and conversation 810 

no false comfort lift us up 238 

none hear you idly saying 596 

not conscience make you linger 249 

not the foe of Christ and man 688 

not the world's deceitful cares 688 

not your heart be faint C. Ignatius La Trobe. 686 

O Lord, our rulers be 860 

our mutual love be fervent 703 

party names no more Benjamin Beddome. 468 

saints below in concert sing 617 

songs of praises fill the sky Thomas Cotterill. 232 

that love veil our transgression 855 

the living here be fed 849 

the minds of all our youth 675 

the ransomed thus rejoice 583 

the sweet hope that I am thine 486 

the whole earth his power confess 575 

the world despise and leave me 322 

these, God, my soul convert 7 

those refuse to sing 574 

thronging multitudes around 745 

thy cross my will control 429 

thy kind protection be 860 

thy presence go with me Count Zinzendorf. 739 

us call to mind, with joy 922 

us each for others care 467 

us from all our sins be washed 640 

us walk the narrow way 900 

us watch and pray 434 

Zion's watchmen all awake Philip Doddridge. 735 

Lift up our thoughts, lift up our songs 188 

up thy heart to him 476 

up your heads, ye mighty gates... G. Weissel — Winkicorth. 52 
your hearts and voices high 61 

Light immortal, light divine 230 

in thy light may we see 676 

of the world, abide 60 

of them that sit in darkness 711 

Like her with hopes and fears we come 299 

him may we be found below 759 

Mary at her Saviour's feet James Montgomery. 770 



INDEX. 641 

HYMN. 

Like mighty, rushing wind 227 

Noah's weary dove Wm. A. Muhlenberg. 254 

the king of Salem Zander. 642 

Lives again our glorious king 168 

Living faith with clearest vi-ion 317 

or dying, Lord 382 

Lo, glad I come, and thou blest Lamb 307 

God is here, him day and night 668 

God is here, let us adore Charles Wesley. 668 

God, our God, has come Horatius Bonar. 67 

he cometh ! countless trumpets John Cennick. 895 

he lays his glory by 62 

his triumphant chariot waits 187 

Jesus who invites 256 

on a narrow neck of land 289 

the Book, exactly worded 904 

the hills for harvest whiten 723 

the incarnate God ascended 249 

these are they from sufferings great 913 

this is the race 337 

'tis an infant chorus sings Ill 

with deep contrition turning 855 

Long as we live*, and when we die 217 

ere the skies were spread abroad Isaac Watts. 26 

from thee my footstep* straying 282 

my imprisoned spirit lay 321 

Look down in pity and forgive 827 

how we grovel here below 229 

on me 422 

unto him, ye nations: own 585 

up and see 137 

up my soul, to Christ Schade — J. B. Holmes. 476 

up, my soul, to him 648 

up. ye saints of God 503 

ye saints, the sight is glorious Thomas Kelly. 185 

Loose all your bars of massy light 187 

Lord, at this closing hour Ehazar T. Fitch. 653 

at my dissolution 120 

by thy Spirit us prepare 708 

Christ reveal thy holy face William of Weimar. 672 

come dwell within us 667 

dismiss us with thy blessing Walter Shirley. 697 

for thy coming us prepare Christian Gregor. 902 

forgive me day by day 314 

give us such a faith as this 528 

God of hosts, O may we praise 668 

God of truth and grace 251 

God the Holy Ghost Jam* ; Montgomery. 227 

grant me thy protection 120 

grant me thy salvation 119 

41 



642 INDEX. 

HYMN. 

Lord grant us though deeply abased... Schlicht & Zinzendorf. 734 

have mercy on each land 727 

how divine thy comforts are ..Isaac Watts. 644 

I am thine entirely thine Samuel Davies. 349 

I believe thou hast prepared 142 

I cannot must not rest 429 

I come to thee for rest 545 

I despair myself to heal 284, 300 

I feel a carnal mind.. Augustus M. Toplady. 429 

I have passed another day Mrs. Gilbert. 827 

I hear of showers of blessing Mrs. Elizabeth Codner. 702 

I look back to see 303 

I my vows to thee renew 801 

I shall share a glorious part , 656 

if thine arm support us still 341 

if thou thy grace impart Martin Madan. 414 

in the day thou art about 27 

in thy grace we came 699 

in thy name we meet.. Countess Zdf. & L. v. Schrautenbach. 692 

it belongs not to my care ^Richard Baxter. 502 

it is my chief complaint 365 

Jesus Christ all praise to thee .% 302 

Jesus Christ, I humbly pray 881 

Jesus Christ, my life and light 813 

Jesus Christ may I grow 425 

Jesus for our call of grace Count Zinzendorf. 693 

Jesus, 'mid thy flock appear J. Swertner. 791 

Jesus, may I constantly John de Watteville. 813 

Jesus, thine we wish to be 14 

Jesus to our hearts reveal 680 

Jesus to thy hands 751 

Jesus unto me impart 753 

Jesus we bless thee that thou wast a child. .John Cennick. 754 

Jesus who hast called us Count Zinzendorf. 736 

Jesus with thy presence bless John de Watteville. 733 

lead us in thy holy ways , 672 

let me know mine end James Montgomery. 868 

may I live to thee by faith 866 

may it be our choice 591 

may that grace be ours * 334 

my body, soul, and spirit 810 

my times are in thy hand 31 

my times are in thy hand, be they then Mrs. Palmer. 863 

of glory, Lord most high 378 

of glory ! thou hast bought us Mrs. Alderson. 597 

of hosts, to thee, we raise..., James Montgomery. 849 

of the harvest, hear Charles Wesley. 717 

of life, now sweetly slumber... La Trobe dc Worthington. 156 

of the harvest, laborers send...., 709 

gf the nations, thus to thee,......, * 858 



INDEX. 643 

HYMN. 

Lord of the Sabbath, unto thee 743 

of the worlds above Isaac Watts. 670 

our God 3 

our high-priest and Saviour Zinzendorf & Xeisser. 552 

plant us all into thy death 623 

receive the thanks and adoration 681 

speed the vessel in its course 741 

take my heart just as it is Stonehouse. 325 

teach us how to pray aright James Montgomery. 544 

the gifts thou dost bestow 830 

thou hast chosen us 427 

thy body ne'er forsake , 616 

thy body's Saviour 417 

thy deep humiliation 131 

till I reach yon blissful shore 550 

uphold me day by day 483 

we thy presence seek 426 

while for all mankind we pray John R. Wrefnrd. 858 

while I with thee remain George Henry Lo hiel. 924 

whither can I, sinner, flee Isaac Watts. 877 

Love and grief my heart dividing 214 

caused thy incarnation 53 

divine, all loves excelling Charles Wesley. 384 

he most strongly did enforce 650 

is the golden chain 463 

of God so pure and changeless 702 

Love's redeeming work is done 168 

Love so strikingly displayed 146 

who hast for me endured 146 

Loving Jesus, holy Lamb 760 

Low at thy feet I bow 278 

at thy feet, may I bow 757 

Make haste, man, to do 867 

haste, O man, to live Horatius Bonar. 867 

me clean 422 

me to walk in thy commands 442 

my calling and election George Henry Loslciel. 869 

my heart a garden fair 420 

us one in heart and mind 467 

Maker of all things, Lord our God Anon. 77 

Many woes had Christ endured Toseph Hart. 123 

Mary to her Saviour's tomb John Newton. 184 

May each in each still feed the flame 774 

his presence constantjv 553 

I be faithful to thy call 348 

I feel beneath myo wrngs 314 

I no more resist thy love 298 

I remember that to thee 515 

I still enjoy the feeling 214 



644 INDEX. 

HYMN. 

May it in our Walk be seen 451 

Jesus Christ, the spotless Lamb.. Ancient Church. 97 

Jesus' grace and blessing Maihesius. 809 

many a soul from death redeemed 844 

my sins be all forgiven 825 

our lights be always burning 524 

that dear hand uphold me still 807 

the dear blood once shed for me 347 

the gospel's joyful sound 700 

the heathen, now adoring 711 

they that Jesus whom they preach 735 

his ever blessed hope , 925 

thy rich grace impart 309 

we all be ever so disposed 452 

we always have in view , 922 

we enjoy thy saving grace 829 

we faithful in our service be 727 

we thy bounties thus 599 

Mayst thou live to know and fear him 765 

Me nor the saints on earth can help 288 

with thy gladdening oil anoint 348 

Meanwhile God the Holy Spirit.; 785 

Meek they are to all mankind 470 

Meekness humility and love 103 

Mention to him every want 484 

Mercies multiplied each hour « 700, 701 

Messiah's name shall joy impart % Ill 

Met around the sacred tomb C. I. La Trobe, 161 

Methinks I hear them joyfnl sing 888 

'Mid danger's blackest frown 567 

'Mid stormy days and nights of fear Morton. 480 

'Mid the trials we experience D. Foster. 785 

Might I in thy sight appear 273 

thy dying love dear suffering Saviour 157 

with an iron pen 210 

Mighty God, we humbly pray Count Zinzendorf. 451 

victor, reign forever 177 

Mightiest kings his power shall own 719 

Mild he shines on all beneath 91 

Mine is an unchanging love 365 

Mistaken souls that dream of heaven Isaac Watts. 296 

Moments of ecstatic pleasure Henry Steinhauer. 356 

'Mong pastures green he'll lead his flock 913 

More gratitude give me 413 

holiness give me P. P. Bliss. 413 

of thy presence, Lord 433 

prized than gold, than gold whose waste 7 

purity give me 413 

Mortals with joy behold his face 44 

Most gracious Comforter, we pray 241 



INDEX. 645 

HYMN. 

Most gracious God and Lord Count Zinzendorf. 207 

holy Lord and God Count Zinzendorf . 147 

merciful Saviour, who deignedst to die 11 

Mount Zion where the Lamb of God J. Swertner. 915 

Mourn for the lost : but call 536 

for the lost : but pray 536 

for the ruined soul 536 

for the tarnished gem 536 

for the thousands slain Anon. 536 

whene'er thou hast forgot 484 

Mourning souls dry up your tears 270 

Much forgiven may I learn 314 

of my dubious life is gone 793 

Must I be carried to the skies 331 

Jesus bear the cross alone G. N. Allen. 342 

My all in all my faithful friend Count Zinzendorf. 401 

blessed Saviour is thy love 392 

case to to thee is fully known.. ! E. Uf. Hose. 445 

conscience felt and owned the guilt 305 

country! 'tis of thee Samuel F. Smith. 857 

crimes are great but don't surpass 275 

dying Saviour and my God 130 

faith looks up to thee Ray Palmer. 309 

faith shall triumph o'er the grave Isaac Watts. 901 

faith would lay the hand 303 

faithless heart 459 

Father's house on high - 926 

flesh shall slumber in the ground ... 892 

God accept my heart this day Matthew Bridges. 347 

God, and can a needy child 877 

God I love thee not because Francis Xavier — Caswall. 375 

God! is any hour so sweet Miss Charlotte Elliott. 550 

God, my everlasting hope Isaac Watts. 784 

God the covenant of thy love Philip Doddridge. 323 

gracious Master and my God 585 

guilt is cancelled quite I know 355 

heart in thee and in thy ways 456 

heart shall triumph in my Lord 656 

heart's fixed on Jesus 371 

heart with life is glowing 119 

Jesus is always desirous 371 

knowledge of that life is small 502 

life is but a span , 868 

life with him is hid 316 

lips shall be employed to bless 756 

lips with shame, my sins confess 275 

Lord, before to glory gone 893 

Lord how full of sweet content Wm. Coicper. 377 

loving friends, farewell, farewell 840 

mind enlighten 301 



646 INDEX. 

HYMN. 

My native country ! thee 857 

dear Redeemer and my Lord Isaac Watts. 99 

Redeemer, overwhelmed with anguish.. G. R. v. Zinzendorf. 114 

salvation welcome be 51 

Saviour bids me come 272 

Saviour, by his saving grace » 918 

Saviour's pierced side Isaac Watts. 648 

Saviour that I without thee Anna Nitschmann. 455 

Saviour was betraj^ed 119 

shepherd is the Lamb Beaumont. 368 

song shall bless the Lord of all Ww. Cowper. 41 

soul, ask what thou wilt , 541 

soul, awake, and render Paul Gerhardt. 806 

soul, be on thy guard George Heath. 520 

soul, believe and pray 541 

soul before thee prostrate lies C. F. Richter. 456 

soul don't delay 337 

soul doth magnify the Lord John Mason. 235 

soul obey the gracious call 279 

soul, then, with assurance 479 

soul to thee alone 523 

spirit on thy care Henry F. Lyte. 504 

table he doth spread 836 

times are in thy hand !" my God Wm. F. Lloyd. 518 

Myrrh and spices will I bring 159 

Myself I cannot save 523 

Naked I came into this world 27 

Name above every name, thy praise 85 

Nations all, far off and near 91 

Nay more the poor returns I make 355 

Nay, too closely am I bound 180 

Nearer and nearer draw us still 560 

my Father's house 865 

my God to thee Mrs. Sarah Flower Adams. 374 

the bound of life 865 

Needful art thou my guide 387 

is thy most precious blood..*- 387 

thy presence Lord 387 

Ne'er think the victory won 520 

Neither sin, nor earth, nor hell 496 

New every morning is the love 805 

graces ever gaining 657 

mercies, each returning day 805 

No condemnation now I dread 321 

farther go to-night, but stay John Cennick. 821 

fearless I'll in word and deed 738 

naming sword doth guard the place 139 

I must my praises bring » 84 

man can truly. say 234 



INDEX. 647 

HYMN. 

No man of greater love can boast 392 

more a wandering sheep 344 

more let sin and sorrow grow 57 

mortal doth know 337 

my soul he cannot leave 891 

other name than his 155 

other work save thine 316 

words can tell what sweet relief 550 

None God the Father's favor share Count Zinzendorf. 425 

in his own wisdom 470 

is so holy, pure and just 313 

Nor hath the king of grace decreed 911 

joy nor grief, nor time nor place 833 

let thy word so kindly sent 688 

pain nor grief nor anxious fear 883 

these alone their voice shall raise Ill 

voice can sing nor heart can frame 383 

is there any other way 313 

Not a brief glance I beg 373 

all the blood of beasts Isaac Watts. 303 

in the hope of gaining aught 375 

one of Adam's race Wm. Hammond. 315 

so your eyes will always view , 247 

the labor of my hands 308 

the powers of earth or hell 495 

to the mount that burned with fire James Montgomey. 684 

what I feel or do 316 

what these hands havfi done Horatius Bonar. 316 

Nothing in my hand I bring , 308 

you in exchange need give 255 

Nought can disturb this heir of life 879 

can we do without thy aid 736 

in this world affords true rest 402 

on earth can satisfy 354 

Now a new scene of time begins 793 

begin the heavenly theme Martin Madan. 270 

behold him weeping, bleeding, crying 114 

cheerful to the house of prayer 175 

doth our Lord tbe Son of God 35 

he bids us tell abroad 174 

I have found the ground whereon John A. Rothe. 293 

I know thou lovest 763 

I'll lie down and safely sleep 818 

in parting Father bless us Horatius Bonar. 652 

in the Father's glory high 225 

incline me to repeat 285 

lend thy gracious ear 705 

let all the heavens adore thee 916 

let our souls be fed 629 

let the heavens be joyful 169 



648 INDEX. 

HYMN. 

Now let us join our hearts and tongues John Newton. 34 

let us praise the Lord Martin Rinkart. 569 

Lord, before we part 699 

Lord, who in this vale of tears Christian Gregor. 923 

may the king descend 660 

rest, my long divided heart. 328 

send the promised unction down 846 

thank we all our God Martin Rinkart — Winkworth. 565 

the conflict is decided 448 

the shades of night are gone .....Anon. 803 

the song of all the saved 895 

then before his face appear 564 

thou art here, we know thee now 73 

through another year John Newton. 792 

to the earth let these remains 878 

toil and conflicts o'er 751 

while I speak, be pleased to hear 827 

all the angels round the throne Josiah Conder. 16 

with tears of love and joy , 161 

with triumphal palms they stand 913 

Oh, at last I've found my Saviour John Angelus. 346 

back by scourges ploughed 150 

behold your Saviour wounded J. Swertner. 129 

bless, as erst of old , 772 

blest the land, the city blest 52 

cease my wandering soul.. 254 

Christ be thou our present joy Ambrosian — Chandler. 213 

Christ our hope our heart's desire 213 

Christ our king, creator, Lord Gregory — Ray Palmer. 225 

Christ, our true and only light. John Herman — Winkworth. 90 

Christ, thou art our corner-stone , 844 

Christ thou glorious king Anon. 226 

church of Jesus, now draw near Count Zinzeiidorf. 635 

cleanse me in a Saviour's blood 458 

Comforter God Holy Ghost Bohemian Brethren. 228 

could we be resigned and quiet 25 

could we but love that Saviour Count Zinzendorf. 359 

could we make our doubts remove 906 

day of rest and gladness Christopher Wordsworth. 657 

days of lasting happiness Christian Gregor. 406 

death, where is thy sting . 876 

delightful theme past all expression 114 

enter his gates with thanksgiving and song 687 

eternal word Adam Drese. 42 

exalt and praise the Lord Bohemian Brethren. 922 

Father, cover my transgression 889 

Father of mercy be ever adored Charles Wesley. 11 

Father, thou most holy one 10 

Father, with the eternal Son 109 



INDEX. 649 

HYMX. 

Oh for a closer walk with God Wm. Cowper. 444 

for a faith that will not shrink Wm. Hiley Bathumt. 52S 

for a heart to praise my God Charles Wesley. 453 

for a principle within Charles Wesley. 416 

for a thousaDd tongues to sing Charles Wesley. 585 

for grace our hearts to soften 389 

for the living flame 580 

form us all, while we remain ' 923 

give thine angels charge 622 

glorious hour it comes with speed 34 

glorious hour! oh, hlest abode! 892 

God in whom our trust is placed < 2 

God mine inmost soul convert 289 

God of Abraham hear Thomas Hastings. 625 

God of Bethel, hear our prayer 741 

God of grace and love 548 

God of heaven and earth, arise Philip Doddridge. 853 

God, our help in ages past Isaac Watts. 795 

God, they prayed, from Zion rise 73 

God thou art my God alone James Montgomery, 390 

God, thy name is love James George Deck. 473 

gracious God, bestow 569 

grant me through thy precious blood 443 

* grant that each of us 695 

grant thy Spirit, Lord 625 

guard our shores from every foe 858 

guide our doubtful feet aright 333 

happy bond, that seals my vows 328 

happy days, days marked with perfect blessing..^ 7 . W. Foster. 362 

happy day that fixed my choice Philip Doddridge. 328 

happy servant he 522 

happiest work below 591 

head so full of bruises.. Bern, of Clair' x y Gerhai dt, Z'nz'nd'rf. 120 
head so full of bruises, brow that its life-blood../. Stammers. 150 

hearken to the healing voice 684 

hearts are bruised and dead 599 

help us, Lord ! each hour of need Henry Hart Jlilman. 509 

help us, Jesus, from on high 509 

help us, through the prayer of faith 509 

help us, when our spirits bleed 509 

holy Father, holy Son 244 

Holy Ghost eternal God Joseph Hart. 238 

Holy Ghost, kind Comforter 233 

hope of every contrite heart 383 

how beyond expression great 35 

how blessed are the moments 547 

how blessed is the station B. La Trobe. 618 

how excellent and fair /. v. Assig. 925 

how great 20S 

how great, how rich, how free Count Zinzendorf. 277 



650 INDEX, 

HYMN. 

Oh how I long to go and see John Cennick. 840 

how sad and sore distressed 154 

how shall I receive thee Gerhardt — Russell. 53 

how soft that bed must be Anon. 836 

how wondrous is his love. e - 408 

if my Lord would come and meet 873 

if my mortal feet 865 

if this night should prove my last 824 

I'm lost in deepest wonder 346 

in thy light be mine to go 104 

Jesus Christ most holy Count Zinzendorf. 428 

Jesus Christ my Lord 301 

Jesus for thy matchless love Count Zinzendorf. 220 

Jesus, shorten the delay 897 

joy all joys beyond 503 

joy, to know that thou my friend 410 

keep me contrite 455 

king of glory Christ the Lord 302 

Lamb of God still keep me James George Beck. 376 

Lamb of God the book unseal , 5 

land that seest no sorrow 909 

let my house atemple be 27 

let my soul with thee converse 363 

let our humble worship be 744 

let that faith which thou hast taught 297 

let the dead now hear thy voice 304 

let them spread thy name 717 

let thine unction on him rest 623 

let thy chosen few 705 

let thy love my soul inflame 394 

let thy love our hearts constrain Charles Wesley. 461 

let us then repeat the theme 35 

let us think thee always near 438 

Lord, encouraged by thy grace Miss Anna Steele. 624 

Lord, for thee abased I fall C. H. Peistel. 447 

Lord how vile am I John Newton, 278 

•Lord, ril treasure in my soul 392 

Lord, look down, O Lord forgive 839 

Lord my spirit faints 670 

Lord of heaven, and earth, and sea.. Christopher Wordsworth. 593 

Lord of life and love 772 

Lord thy work revive Mrs. P. H. Brown. 705 

Lord we'll bless thee all our days 33 

Lord, who numberest all our days J. Swertner. 778 

love, all love excelling Charles Wesley. 360 

love divine, what hast thou done Charles Wesley. 138 

love how cheering is thy ray 369 

love thou bottomless abyss 293 

lovely attitude, he stands 253 

majestic Being 667 



INDEX. 651 

HYMN. 

Oh make the deaf to hear thy voice 90 

make thy face on me to shine 841 

may all enjoy the blessing- 666 

may he so sensibly 553 

may his love our hearts inspire 353 

may I rise with thee 511 

may I, then, of Christ this night 823 

may I with submissiveness 425 

may in each believer 428 

may my hand forget her skill 558 

may my soul on thee repose 822 

may that faith our hearts sustain 341 

may the gospel's joyful sound 845 

may the least omission pain 416 

may the sweet the blissful theme 215 

may these heavenly pages be 1 

may this bounteous God 565 

may thy counsels, mighty God 6 

may thy mighty love prevail 213 

may thy word in christe.ndom 733 

may we ever walk with him 833 

most mighty, most holy 78 

multiply thy sower's seed 729 

my Saviour, shield and sun 84 

my soul what means this sadness John Fawcett. 490 

on that day, that wrathful day 896 

praise our God to-day Henry W. Baker. 591 

sacred head now wounded.. Bernard — -Gerhar't — Alexander. 121 

Saviour, give us then thy grace 89 

Saviour if redeemed by thee 222 

Saviour of our race Laurentius — Winkworth 60 

Saviour with protecting care 685 

send thy spirit down 442 

shall not warmer accents tell , 633 

sing again 137 

Son of God and man, receive Charles Wesley. 107 

spare me yet, I pray 868 

Spirit in the Godhead's throne 680 

Spirit of the living God James Montgomery. 243 

Spirit of the Lord, all life is thine 612 

Spirit of wisdom of love and of power 11 

teach us all thy perfect will 730 

tell me no more John Gambold. 337 

tell me often of each wound 411 

that I may so favored be 888 

that the Lord's salvation Henry F. Lyte. 713 

tha x we all could quite fulfill 650 

that all may seek and find 414 

that I thus could always feel 125 

that it were as it has been 390 



652 INDEX. 

HYMN. 

Oh that men would praise the Lord 583 

that such may be our union 462 

that the Comforter would come Charles Wesley. 242 

that the Lord would guide my ways Isaac Watts. 442 

that the world might know , 234 

that we could forever sit Charles Wesley. 353 

that we his steps to follow 465 

that we now might grasp our guide 617 

that we, with gladness of spirit, forever.. Christian Gregor. 581 

that with yonder sacred throng 198 

the delights, the heavenly joys Isaac Watts. 38 

the happy hours I spend 354 

the love wherewith I'm loved John Angelus. 146 

the rich blessings which accrue 516 

the rich depths of love divine 81 

then, turn to him and live 252 

then what raptured greetings 928 

there may we our treasure place 440 

this makes me think with sighing 124 

thou, from whom all goodness flows Thomas Haweis. 510 

thou, by whom we come to God 542 

thou matchless sound of consolation 172 

thou the church's head and Lord 680 

thou the contrite sinner's friend Miss Charlotte Elliott. 396 

thou to whose all- searching eye.. Tersteegen — John Wesley. 431 

thou who by a star didst guide John 31. Neale. 89 

thou who by an infant's tongue 622 

thou, who didst the temple fill.... Congregational Collection. 846 

thou, who givest all their food., Josiah Conder. 796 

thou who hearest prayer Wm. Edwards. 548 

thou, who lov'st to send relief John Mason Neale. 839 

timely happy, timely wise John Keble. 805 

to grace how great a debtor 577 

turn us, turn us, mighty Lord 852 

turn ye, for why will ye die Josiah Hopkins. 246 

wash my soul from every sin 275 

watch, and fight, and pray 520 

what fear man's bosom rendeth 904 

what, if we are Christ's Henry W. Baker. 334 

what joy awaiteth me German Litany. 914 

what love is here displayed 156 

what praise in highest strain Christian Gregor. 724 

what profits it with groaning 152 

what stupendous mercy shines Thomas Gibbons. 601 

what would be my condition Matthew Hehl. 423 

where are kings and empires now.... Arthur C. Coxe. 608 

where is he that trod the sea Thomas T. Lynch. 101 

where shall rest be found James Montgomery. 251 

who like thee so calm and bright 104 

who like thee so humbly bore 104 



INDEX. 653 

HYMN. 

Oh wondrous love to bleed and die 274 

wondrous type, vision fair Sarum Breviary — Neale. 109 

world behold upon the tree Gerhardt — Winkworth. 151 

yes, nor would I chaDge my lot 607 

yes having found in the Lord our delight 464 

yes I feel I am forgiven 348 

O'er eras past I've pondered Zinzendorf — L. F. Kampmann. 221 

every foe victorious 92 

the realms of pagan darkness Thomas Cotterill. 711 

Of all the crowns Jehovah bears 41 

each weight still more divested 610 

nothing we have ever done 313 

this I am persuaded 475 

Oft as the precious seed is sown 688 

when the waves of passion rise Charles Wesley. 529 

with its fiery force... '. 749 

Oftentimes for thee I sigh 358 

On every soul assembled here 773 

him we'll venture all we have 737 

his precious death and merit 920 

his shoulder he shall bear 69 

Jordan's banks the Baptist's cry Coffin — Chandler. 50 

me thy helpless worm O Lord 288 

our fields of grass and grain 860 

that day of consummation 448 

thee, almighty Lord of hosts 568 

thee alone, my hope relies 81 

thee, our guardian God, we call Anon. 856 

thee our hopes depend 751 

those who faithful prove to death 530 

thy ransomed congregation F. W, Foster. 610 

thy redeeming name we call 418 

us, their parents, grace bestow 777 

what has now been sown John Newton. 695 

One day amid the place 662 

prayer I have — all prayers in one James Montgomery. 515 

sweetly solemn thought Mias .Phoebe Cary. 865 

there is above all others John Newton. 389 

On thee at the creation 657 

thee we humbly wait 717 

Once again beside the cross 336 

he came in blessing John Horn — Winkworth. 54 

more before we part Joseph Hart. 699 

the world's Redeemer, dying 282 

One army of the living God 617 

family we dwell in him 617 

member knoweth not another here 612 

of those sheep in deserts lost 36 

undivided Trinity 13 

with Christ their head, they share 385 



654 INDEX. 

HYMN". 

Only, Lord, in thy dear love 805 

one prayer to-day Wm. C. Bix. 155 

Onward, then, we gladly press 457 

Open now the crystal fountain 500 

the hearts of all who hear 236 

Or art thou at a loss 141 

if on joyful wing 374 

Order my footsteps by thy word 442 

Other knowledge I disdain 405 

Lords have long held sway 412 

refuge have I none , 364 

Others may seek satisfaction 346 

Our baptism first declares Joseph Hart. 620 

children, gracious Lord and God J. Swertner. 777 

daily bread supply 19 

day of praise is done John Ellerton. 664 

enraptured hearts shall ne'er be weary 114 

faith is feeble 299 

fathers' God! to thee 857 

fellow-sufferer yet retains 561 

glad hosannas, Prince of peace 55 

God defends us day by day 33 

guilt might draw thy vengeance down 853 

hearts be pure from evil 169 

heavenly Father calls Philip Doddridge. 379 

heavenly Father, hear James Montgomery. 19 

heavenly Father, source of love C. Wesley & Watts. 14 

hope and expectation 521 

Lord is risen from the dead Charles Wesley. 187 

Lord, who knows full well John Newton. 557 

lot in future years.. 792 

only stay is Jesus grace 611 

Kedeemer rose victorious 920 

souls and bodies, Lord, prepare 600 

souls and bodies we resign 418 

table spread, our garners stored 799 

trust is not in mortal hosts 853 

works and merits we disclaim 737 

Ours the guilt which pierced his side 144 

Out of the deep I cry to thee Martin Luther. 286 

of the depths of woe James Montgomery. 283 

Own thy congregation Count Zinzendorf. 691 

Pardon, Jesus, each transgression « 826 

Lord and are there those 314 

Pardoned through redeeming grace Edward Osier. 628 

Parents, teachers, old and young 758 

Paschal Lamb by God appointed 143 

Pass me not O gentle Saviour Mrs F. J. C. Van Alstyne. 704 

me not O gracious Father 702 



INDEX. 655 

HYMN. 

Pass me not tender Saviour 702 

me not mighty Spirit 702 

Patience to watch, and wait, and weep 544 

Peace and good will are now to man 35 

be to this congregation.. Countess Huntingdon's Collection. 678 

be within these sacred walls 851 

on earth good-will from heaven 64 

on earth, heaven is proclaiming T. & M. Lamb. 59 

on earth good-will to men 61 

on this day abide 862 

to our brethren give 653 

People and realms of every tongue 199 

Perhaps with the aim 337 

Permit them to approach 621 

Pilgrims here on earth and strangers 816 

Pity and heal my sin-sick soul 276 

the weeping widow's woe 601 

Plenteous grace with thee is found 364 

Poor tempest-tossed soul be still 274 

though I am, despised, forgot 493 

Pour out thy Spirit from on high James Montgomery. 748 

Praise and honor to the Father 848 

for every scene distressing 202 

God, from whom all blessings flow 801 

him, ye who know his love 587 

our God ! it is but just 830 

the Lord, for on us shineth 65 

the Lord, God our salvation 65 

the Lord, his glories show Henry F. Lyte. 582 

the Lord, his mercies trace 582 

the Lord, whose saving splendor 65 

the Saviour, all ye nations .....Benjamin Francis. 590 

to the slaughtered Lamb 579 

to thee, O Lord we render Anon. 219 

ye the Word made flesh 67 

Praises, thanks, and adoration J. Swertner. 570 

to him whose love has given... Horatius Bonar. 588 

to him, in grace who came 588 

to him, the chain who broke 588 

to him, who sheds abroad 588 

Prayer is appointed to convey, Joseph Hart. 549 

is the soul's sincere desire James Montgomery. 542 

is the burden of a sigh 542 

is the simplest form of speech 542 

is the Christian's vital breath 542 

is the contrite sinner's voice 542 

makes the darkened cloud withdraw 543 

Pray, without ceasing, pray Charles Wesley, 555 

Precious Bible, what a treasure John Newton* 9 

Prepare a thankful soug ...,John Newton. 46 



656 INDEX. 

HYMlf. 

Present your bodies to the Lord W. Barton. 329 

Preserve by thy almighty aid 560 

my little heart secure 757 

Prevent me lest I harbor pride 808 

Prince of life, to thee I cry 378 

Princes to his imperial name 38 

Proclaim hosannas loud and clear Ill 

Quiet, Lord, my froward heart John Newton. 30 

Quick as the apple of the eye 443 

Quickly, Lord, thy angels charge 840 

Raise thy downcast eyes and see 269 

Reach out thy sceptre, king of love Countess Zinzendorf. 600 

Ready for you the angels wait 258 

the Father is to own 258 

the Spirit to impart 258 

Reality and solid ground 445 

Redeemer come, I open wide 52 

Rejoice, our God has come 67 

our nature Christ assumes. .Ambrose, Luther, Gambold. 71 

rejoice, believers Laurentius Laurenti — Borthwick. 521 

then, ye sad hearted 53 

ye contrite hearts . 627 

your conquering Saviour lives 178 

Rely on God thy Saviour 479 

Remember him who once applied 299 

thee and all thy pains 630 

still that they are thine 780 

thee thy death thy shame 633 

Remembering what our Father's told 679 

Repeat the solemn strain 921 

Rest from thy labor, rest , James Montgomery. 751 

of the weary thou 212 

Resting from his work to-day Thomas Whitehead. 159 

in the silent grave C.J. La Trobe. 158 

Restraining prayer, we cease to fight 543 

Return, my soul, unto thy rest 206 

O holy dove 444 

wanderer, return Wm. B. Collyer. 268 

Revive our drooping faith 231 

thy work amid the years....* 679 

Revolving seasons still proclaim 796 

Rich dews of grace come o'er us , 706 

Ride on, ride on in majesty Henry Hart Milman. 110 

Righteous judge of retribution 904 

Rise exalt our head and king Matthew Ilehl. 616 

go forth to meet the Lamb 900 

my soul, and stretch thy wings Robert Seagrace. 919 

touched with gratitude divine 253 



INDEX. 657 

HYMN. 

Rivers to the ocean run 919 

Rock of ages cleft for me Augustus M. Topladij. 308 

Round each habitation hovering 604 

his pierced feet I cling 361 

Tabor heavenly glories shone Count Zinzendorf. 153 

Run the straight race through God's good grace 534 

Safely through another week John Newton. 700, 701 

Sages leave your contemplation 63 

Saints and angels, joined in concert 249 

before the altar bending 63 

below, with heart and voice 576 

Salvation be brought unto God 218 

thus did he obtain 136 

Save me from his dangerous wiles 483 

me from liking what is ill 753 

Saviour! breathe an evening blessing James Edmeston. 815 

breathe forgiveness o'er us 508 

draw away our heart 180 

hasten thine appearing 196 

if of Zion's city 604 

like a shepherd lead us Miss Dorothy A. Thrupp. 762 

lo, the isles are waiting 710 

of thy chosen race C. Ignatius La Trobe. 273 

sprinkle many nations Arthur C. Coxe. 710 

visit thy plantation John Newton. 703 

when in dust to thee Robert Grant. 281 

where'er thy steps I see 431 

who carest for thy sheep 743 

Say, shall we yield him, in costly devotion 68 

ye blest seraphic legions 58 

Scorned and reviled as was their head 341 

Seal our love our labors end 457 

Search me, O God, and know my heart 459 

Searcher of hearts in me 272 

Secure from every mortal care 884 

See from his head, his hands, his feet 135 

from the rock the waters bursting Louisa von Hayn. 646 

gracious God! before thy throne Miss Anna Steele. 852 

heathen nations bending 706 

he lifts his hands above 193 

him bear his cross, in deep affliction 114 

him set forth before your eyes 259 

Israel's gentle shepherd stands Philip Doddridge. 621 

redemption, long expected 895 

the joyful shepherds round him 765 

the judge our nature wearing 894 

the Lord, thy keeper, stand 496 

the streams of living waters 604 

through his holy hands and feet 122 

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658 INDEX. 

HYMN. 

See we repent, we weep, we mourn , 856 

where the servants of their God 729 

Servant of all to toil for man 107 

of God, well done James Montgomery. 749 

Shall God invite you from above 247 

I through fear of feeble man J. Winkler. 738 

I to soothe the unholy throng 738 

Jesus leave the realms of bliss., 603 

we whose souls are lighted 716 

She, too, who touched thee in the press 299 

Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless Joseph Hart. 631 

of thy blood-bought sheep John Neicton. 675 

Shepherds in the field abiding 63 

Shine on the darkened and the cold 90 

Should earth against my soul engage 487 

earth lose its foundation 475 

I in earth's pleasures roll 358 

not I for gladness leap 366 

our minds to earthly objects cleaving F. W. Foster. 434 

swift death this night o'ertake us, , . 815 

they be early hence removed. 755 

thy wisdom, Lord, decree 483 

Show me what I have to do 545 

pity Lord, Lord, forgive Isaac Watts. 275 

them what theirways have been 675 

lis our poverty, relieve 237 

Showers of blessing from the Lord 727 

Shun evil companions . 766 

Since all that I meet with 491 

by thee were all things made 12 

fallen man, weak and impure 2 

he welcomes every soul 632 

Jesus freely did appear John Berridge. 773 

thou hast died for me 507 

thou the everlasting God 323 

thou to me didst being give 401 

'tis the Lord's command 541 

'tis thy work alone 312 

we can't doubt God's equal love., Thomas Ken. 477 

we likewise may attain ..,.., 922 

we, though unworthy F.W. Foster. 527 

with pure and warm affection 481 

Sinful, we plead thy blood 548 

Sing hallelujah, Christ doth live Christian Gregor. 176 

hallelujah, praise the Lord /. Swertner. 930 

of his dying love 571 

praises to our risen Lord 178 

we then with angels sing 62 

with awe in strains melodious Christian Gregor. 124 

with humble hearts your praises J. Miller. 202 



INDEX. 659 

HYMN. 

Sing ye morning-stars again 91 

ye ransomed to his praise c 270 

Slain to redeem us by his blood ,.... 217 

Sleep my babe, thy food and raiment ,,... 765 

Simple, teachable and mild , 414 

Sinner, hear thy Saviour's call John Newton. 269 

Sinners, come, the Saviour see Count Zinzendorf. 266 

hear the joyful news Thomas Button. 252 

in derision crowned him 185 

in ourselves unworthy 423 

obey the gospel-word Charles Wesley. 258 

rejoice, he died for you 189 

turn, why will ye die Charles Wesley. 261 

wrung with true repentance 63 

Sins against a holy God 123 

So come, my sovereign, enter in 52 

every kindred, tongue and tribe 245 

in the last and dreadful day 685 

Jesus slept; God's dying Son 883 

let us praise the Saviour's name 122 

long I'll pray below to live 756 

may the words my lips express 7 

shall my walk be close with God 444 

shall our lives thy power proclaim , 729 

shall thy servants' hope be crowned., 846 

teach me, Lord, my days to number 889 

they with us may evermore 90 

when my latest breath 927 

whene'er the signals given 697 

with thee till life shall end 159 

Soar we now where Christ has led 168 

Soft and easy is thy cradle 765 

Softly now the light of day George W. Doane. 817 

Some cursed thing unknown 272 

Sometimes a light surprises John Newton. 22 

Son of God, to thee I cry Richard 31 ant. 378 

Songs of praise awoke the morn 576 

of praise the angels sang, James Montgomery. 576 

Sons of men, behold from far Charles Wesley. 91 

Soon as the spirit shows 45 

for me, the light of day..., 817 

shall my eyes behold thee 376 

shall we hear him say 571 

we pass the desert dreary 929 

will he wipe off every tear 833 

Sorrow, and pain, and every care 917 

Soul then know thy full salvation 322 

Souls in heathen darkness lying Mrs. C. F. Alexander. 723 

Sow in the morn thy seed James Montgomery. 602 

thy seed, be never weary 592 



660 INDEX 

HYMN. 

Speak, gracious Lord, my sickness cure 300 

Lord, thy servant heareth 8 

Speed thy servants, Saviour, speed them Thomas Kelly. 722 

Spirit divine! attend our prayers Andrew Reed. 847 

of light explore 227 

of mercy, truth and love R. W. Kyle. 244 

of our God descending 508 

of peace and holiness Samuel F. Smith. 743 

of power and might James Montgomery. 245 

of truth be thou 227 

of truth come down Charles Wesley. 234 

Stand up, and bless the Lord James Montgomery. 580 

up, my soul, shake off thy fears Isaac Watts. 519 

up, stand up for Jesus George Driffield, Jr. 339 

Star of the East, arise 60 

Steadfast in faith to Jesus cleave 476 

Still for us his death he pleads 193 

Still hand in hand, their journey through 774 

has my life new wonders seen 784 

he comes within us 54 

let the Spirit cry 555 

may we hear that healing voice 770 

on thy holy word , 699 

will I wait, Lord, on thee 456 

would we bear thy easy yoke 811 

Storms of trouble may assail us J. D. Herrnschmidt. 489 

Straight to Jesus' wounds and bruises 423 

Strangers and pilgrims here below 794 

Stretch forth thine hand a balm to pour 50 

forth thy hand, God, our king 537 

Strings and voices, hands and hearts 582 

Stripes and cruel mockeries he endured 114 

Sueh as the Father such the Son 10 

treasures to thy manger-bed 95 

was thy truth, and such thy zeal 99 

Sun of my soul, thou Saviour dear John Keble. 814 

Sure as thy truth shall last 606 

I must fight if I would reign 331 

never till my latest breath 305 

Sweet fields beyond the swelling flood 906 

hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer.. Wm. W. Waif or d. 546 

in the confidence of faith 838 

is the day of sacred rest 656 

is the work, my God my king Isaac Watts. 656 

majesty and awful love 38 

on his faithfulness to rest.... 838 

on his righteousness to stand 838 

the moments rich in blessing James Allen. 214 

to look back, and see my name 838 

to look inward, and attend - 838 



INDEX. 661 

HYMN. 

Sweet to reflect, how grace divine 838 

to rejoice in lively hope 838 

were his words, and kind his look 759 

Sweeter sounds than music knows John Newton, 84 

Sweetly may we all agree 471 

Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day 3T3 

Take full possession 456 

me, my Father, take me Ray Palmer. 282 

our poor hearts 330 

us under thy protection 610 

Taught by thine unerring Spirit 559 

Teach all the nations my commands 747 

me my God and king George Herbert. 439 

me to live, that I may dread 822 

me to show forth thy praise 760 

me yet more of thy blest ways James Mutton. 411 

them aright to sow the seed 745 

us to number so our days Pappus. 881 

us, with glad, ungrudging heart 595 

Tell me the old, old story Miss Kate Man key. 287 

me the story slowly. 287 

me the story softly 287 

me the same old story 287 

Tempt not my soul away 400 

Temptations sore obstruct my way 510 

Ten thousand talents once I owed John Newton. 355 

thousand thousand precious gifts 21 

thousand times ten thousand Henry Alford. 928 

thousand to their endless home 617 

thousand worlds, ten thousand lives 332 

Thank and praise Jehovah's name James Montgomery. 583 

Thanks and praise Tranecker. 208 

for mercies past receive 787 

for thy sufferings 220 

for thy thirst.... 220 

for thy last heart-piercing cry 220 

we give and adoration 697 

That blood which thou hast spilt 278 

day of wrath, that dreadful day.. Thos. of Gslano, W. Scott. 896 

dear blood for sinners spilt 134 

eye is fixed on seraph throngs 554 

glory never hence depart 842 

he will guide us, whom no power 516 

I from thee no more may part 416 

long as life itself shall last 333 

love of thine, thou sinner's friend 353 

power is prayer, which soars on high 554 

resu rre ction - word 927 

rich, atoning, blood 541 



662 INDEX. 

HYMN. 

That so, when angel reapers come 799 

thou for us didst live and die. 5 

thou, Lord, wilt stand disclosed 898 

truth and mercy while we've breath 516 

we never should forget 637 

we should look, poor wanderers 907 

were a grief I could not 493 

where thou art, at God' s right hand . 188 

will not murmur nor complain 528 

word, for all their craft and force 514 

The almighty former of the skies 81 

almighty Lord of earth and sky Charles Wesley. 790 

ancient law departs Anon. 83 

angels whom his breath inspires 33 

apostles join the glorious throng 586 

assembly which with thee at rest 191 

atonement of thy blood apply 130 

best return for one like me 573 

blessings which I now enjoy 603 

busy tribes of flesh and blood 795 

calm retreat the silent shade 397 

captive to release 599 

cause of temperance is thine own 537 

child sweetly rests John Cennick. 887 

church on earth in humble strain 43 

church of Christ that he hath hallow ed.. A uy.G. Spang'nb*g. 612 

church, through all her bounds 567 

cloud and pillar of thy word 525 

clouds may go and come . 311 

cross still stands unchanged 311 

cross, the cross, that's my gain Maria Taylor, 139 

day of resurrection John of Damascus — Neale. 169 

daily favors of my God 27 

dearest idol I have known 444 

dew lies thick on all the ground 841 

doctrine of our dying Lord John Cennick. 737 

dying thief rejoiced to see 142 

enjoyment of .Christ's flesh and blood Louisa von Hayn. 650 

enjoyment of the flesh and blood 635 

eternal gates lift up their heads Mrs. C. F. Alexander. 188 

Father is in God the Son.,...., 10 

Father sent his Son, to save..... , 238 

Father's equal God's own Son 43 

feeble souls thou dost sustain 228 

God of Abraham praise Thomas Oliver. 20 

God of harvest praise James Montgomery. 798 

God of peace you sanctify 619 

gold and silver are the Lord's Arum, 603 

golden sunshine, vernal air 593 

goodly land I see 20 



INDEX. 663 

HYMN. 

The gospel as a polished glass 5 

gospel-trumpet hear 257 

grace which all may -find 234 

graves of all his saints he blessed 880 

ground of my profession 475 

harvest-song would we repeat 799 

high and mighty ones 425 

hill of Zion yields 574 

Holy Ghost he sends 46 

holy, spotless, Lamb of God 302 

hour of sleep is now at hand E. Elliott. 823 

hours' decline and setting sun Seayrave & Herman. 819 

joy can ne'er be spoken 121 

joyful sound is news of grace 291 

king himself comes near 662 

Lamb that died for me 511 

Lamb who by blood our salvation obtained 581 

Lamb who dwells amid the throne 913 

lame and palsied freely rise 101 

law and prophets there have place 109 

life of all is sleeping 166 

light of light divine 83 

Lord ascendeth up on high Joseph Hart. 189 

Lord be with me everywhere Win. Hammond. 834 

Lord has promised good to me 391 

Lord is just, a helper tried 52 

Lord is my shepherd : no want shall I know..*/. Montgomery. 505 

Lord's joy be our strength and stay 730 

Lord makes bare his arm 746 

love I owe for sins forgiven 355 

love of Christ constraining them 731 

life of sin departs 46 

martyr first whose eagle eye 340 

men of grace have found 574 

message as from God receive 259 

more I strove against his power 307 

morning light is breaking Samuel F. Smith. 706 

morning-star is lost 419 

mountains in thy wrath 248 

night is come, wherein at last we rest.. Bohemian Brethren. 828 

nightly watches would I spend 823 

one thing needful, that good part Kendall's Collection. 301 

pains of death are past 749 

pains, the groans, the dying strife 873 

passion-theme pursuing.. C. R.v.Z'?iz'nd' if — L.F.Karnpm'n, 167 

peace of God then fills the soul 406 

p recious flood 137 

Prince of glory bowed his bead 178 

promise of immortal bliss 291 

purchase of thy blood 654 



664 INDEX. 

HYMN. 

The reproach of Christ is glorious 531 

royal banner is unfurled.. Venantius Fortunatus — Chandler. 1 22 

Saviour lives, no more to die Samuel Medley. 183 

Saviour, what endless charms 81 

Saviour whom they loved when here 888 

Saviour's blood and righteousness Count Zinzendorf. 302 

Saviour's ransomed race 572 

sepulcher is holding Anon. 166 

seraphim m light 567 

sheep of Jesus which were lost 228 

shepherd of thy people bless 744 

shepherd sought his sheep 344 

solemn moment is impending.. Schici-'zb'g,ltndolst'dt, Chitty. 889 

solemn service now is done Samuel F. Smith. 744 

Son of God goes forth to war Reginald Heber. 340 

Son of God in tears 102 

soul, from sin forever free 917 

souls that believe 337 

soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose 501 

sparrow for her young 670 

Spirit and the bride say, Come 250 

Spirit by his heavenly breath 232 

Spirit calls to-day 263 

Spirit in our hearts H. U. Onderdonk. 256 

Spirit's witness full and clear 446 

spirit is flown 887 

spirits of the just Joseph Hart. 876 

springs of salvation from Christ the rock F. W. Foster. 715 

spring's sweet influence, Lord, was thine 800 

stony heart dissolves in tears 139 

thieves expiring at his side 132 

things of Christ the Spirit takes 232 

thorns and nails pierce through my heart 125 

tomb shall echo deep 927 

trivial round, the common task 805 

trump of final doom 927 

unbounded love of my Creator ..Count Zinzendorf. 409 

unworthiest of his friends 194 

venerable train 567 

volume of my Father's grace 6 

watchers on the mountain 521 

watchman join their voice 746 

way the holy prophets went 307 

whole creation join in one 578 

whole triumphant host 20 

wintry frost, the flowery prime 796 

wise men from the East adored Ancient Church 96 

Word eternal, did assume 37 

word of God which ne'er shall cease.. Bohemian Brethren — 

Kampmann 2 



INDEX. 665 

HYMN. 

The world and Satan rage 46 

world can never give 251 

works which we have done 315 

worst of evils we can name A. Worgan. 450 

young remember thee in youth 415 

young, the old, inspire 227 

Thee apostles, prophets, thee 12 

holy Father, we confess 13 

in evil's baleful day 495 

in the watches of the night 390 

my God and king Charles Wesley. 29 

we adore, eternal Lord Tliomas CotteriU. 586 

we address in humble prayer Charles Wesley. 829 

will I love my strength and tower John Angelas. 372 

Then after supper took the cup , 634 

after walking in the ways...., 757 

all grief is drowned 404 

can we move a conquering host 726 

cease your sad complaining 8S6 

dig, we pray, about our root 790 

even in storms I thee shall know J 53 

Father, all thy family 718 

followed by a numerous train 740 

from the craggy mountains 720 

from the shouts of fickle joy 112 

his hand shall wipe the tears 901 

1 shall be supremely blest S37 

in a nobler sweeter song 142 

in the history of my age 7S4 

in thy way to Salem's courts 112 

is my strength by thee renewed 550 

let my faith each fear dispel 893 

let my soul march boldly on 519 

let our humble faith address L95 

let our songs abound 574 

let the last loud trumpet sound 880 

let us adore him and give him his right 218 

let us earnest be 557 

let us sit beneath his cross 138 

murmur not, but be resigned 568 

murmur not nor mourn 686 

my soul, in every strait 556 

needful still, my God, my king 387 

only then we feel 234 

Saviour then my soul receive 289 

shall I end my sad complaints 502 

shall I see and hear and know 656 

shall wars and tumults cease 719 

shall we go from pole to pole 297 

shall we in every state 451 



666 INDEX. 

HYMN. 

Then sup with us in love divine 631 

the souls he joined together , 465 

then I feel that he 926 

though the soul enjoy 927 

to all who have confessed 894 

upward as they fly 927 

when their work is finished here 748 

why blessed Jesus Christ 375 

will be of ransomed souls 638 

will I tell to sinners round 307 

with my waking thoughts 374 

Thence he arose, ascending high 880 

when the glorious end 602 

There dwells the Lord our king 20 

everlasting spring abides 906 

for me the Saviour stands 285 

hangs the Saviour of Bernard, Gerhardt, Gamhold. 132 

happier bo we s than Eden's bloom 905 

his triumphant chariot waits 187 

I shall dwell forever 399 

if thy spirit touch my soul 397 

is a blessed home Henri/ W.Baker. 503 

is a death whose pang 251 

is a fountain filled with blood Wm. Cowper. 142 

is a house not made with hands Isaac Watts. 918 

is a land of peace 503 

is a land of pure delight Isaac Watts. 906 

is a line, by us unseen , 864 

is none other name than thine Anon. 85 

is a place, where Jesus sheds 558 

is a spot where spirits blend 558 

is a time, we know not when. ..Jets. Addison Alexander. 864 

is a world above 882 

is an arm that never tires 554 

is an eye that never sleeps John Aikman Wallace. 554 

is the throne of David 908 

let the way appear 374 

my God bore all my guilt 123 

on thee I cast my care 280 

There's but a small beginning made Matthew Stach. 709 

room, around thy Father's board 265 

room in G-od's eternal love 265 

room in heaven among the choir 265 

room, within the church, redeemed 265 

There safe shalt thou abide 254 

saith the Saviour, I will be 659 

shall each raptured tongue 571 

shall I bathe my weary soul 487 

shall I wear a starry crown 519 

the Lamb, our shepherd, leads us 929 



INDEX. 667 

HYMN. 

There the rich bounties of our God 644 

the glorious triumph waits 193 

there, on eagle wings we soar 558 

to reap in joy, forever 722 

we shall with thee remain 193 

we to all eternity 930 

with trimmed lamps we'll tarry 448 

Therefore all his agony and passion 114 

my hope is in his grace 286 

my Saviour's blood 302 

my soul delight no more 425 

These children, Lord, are thine 625 

children of our love 625 

lively hopes we owe 890 

pleas, presented at thy throne 856 

through fiery trials trod 912 

varied mercies from above 800 

They can cast by faith their care 408 

live to him who bought them 612 

praise the Lord who once was slain 34 

see thy power and glory there 841 

sing thy deeds as I have sung 841 

watch for souls for which the Lord 735 

who him their Saviour know... 408 

who hunger after Christ F. W. Foster. 632 

who Jesus followers are John Gambold. 470 

who know our Lord indeed Gambold & Zinzendorf. 408 

who seek the crown of grace Anon. 556 

who see themselves undone 61 

who simply to him cleave 385 

with patience having run 922 

They're delighted when they call 470 

Thine eyes observed me from afar 29 

then, for ever be 19 

Think how on the cross he hung 269 

kind Jesus, my salvation 904 

This be our supreme delight 553 

child is therefore blessed . 885 

consecrated cross I'll bear 342 

day is holy to the Lord F. W. Foster. 658 

glorious hope revives 460 

holy bread and wine 649 

holy word exposes sin 2 

is not my place of renting Horatim Bonar. 929 

is that great thing I know 370 

is the day the Lord hath made James Montgomery. 655 

is the field where hidden lie? 6 

is the hand that shaped my frame 807 

is the homage he requires 655 

is the judge that ends the strife 6 



668 INDEX. 

HYMN. 

This is the man, the exalted man 38 

is the temple of the Lord 655 

is the time, no more delay 259 

is the way I long had sought 307 

lamp through all the tedious night 4 

life's a dream, an empty show 8"~ 

mystery every throne and power 43 

night my longing soul with Christ 823 

now with heaven's resplendent host 737 

ship we now commend to the E. Fergusson. 741 

spotless robe the same appears 304 

stone to thee in faith we lay James Montgomery. 842 

unction may I ever feel 325 

will I do, for thy love's sake 206 

will I do thou child divine 74 

Thither his raptured thought 440 

Those that seek thee shall rejoice 532 

Thou art a cooling fountain 657 

art coming to a king 545 

art gone in before us Lord 188 

art our head, then, Lord of thee 73 

art the earnest of his love 240 

art the eternal light 567 

art the eternal source of grace 568 

art the life, O Lord 

art the life, the rending tomb 106 

art the truth, thy word alone 106 

art the way, the truth, the life 106 

art the way, to thee alone George W. Doane. 106 

art thy church's head 751 

canst not toil in vain 602 

comfortest the heavy heart 238 

didst create the stars of night 225 

for our griefs didst mourn 567 

for thy foes entreatest ll€ 

friend of sinners hear my cry M. Stonehouse. 298 

God of covenanted grace 206 

God of glorious majesty Charles Wesley. 289 

God of my salvation US 

gracious Saviour, for my good 757 

hast canceled my transgression 131 

hast died for me 40 

hast kindly led us 691 

hast made our land to quake 854 

hast o'erthrown the foe 567 

hast promised for our consolation 782 

hast promised to befriend us 762 

hast raised our human nature... Christopher Wordsworth. 200 

heavenly teacher, thee we praise 241 

hidden source of calm repose Charles Wesley. 398 



index. 669 

QYMH. 

hou in grace hast looked on me 361 

in toil art comfort sweet 23 

on my head in early youth 373 

Jesus, art our king J -. 567 

Lamb of G-od once slain 692 

Light divine, most gracious Lord 233 

Lord, must lor thy sake forgive Charles Wesley. 295 

Lord wilt not forsake me 124 

mine only helper art 532 

my daily task shalt give 31 

Christ art all I want 364 

on my ueck didst fall 29 

say'st. dear Jesus, all thy saints 363 

seest my feebleness 523 

seest our weakness. Lord 2S 

shalt see my glory soon 365 

source of my salvation Wobeser & v. Brundngk. 119 

the sacrifice receive 

the spring of all my comfort 7 ''4 

the woman gav"st remission 904 

to purchase our salvation 2u2 

to whom all power is ^iven 711 

who both heaven and earth dost sway 73 

who didst on Calvary bleed John L. Bams. 2m> 

who. houseless, sole, forlorn 260 

who in heaven art 425 

who on earth the sick didst heal 560 

who. sinless, yet hast known. S17 

whose all-pervading eye S17 

wilt be our Saviour, Redeemer and friend , 7, T, 4 

wondrous advocate with God 395 

Though all earthly joys be fled 385 

but a little child I am J ck. 753 

by threatening storms surrounded 4S5 

dark be the way 491 

destruction walk around us 815 

distresses m»w attend 490 

foes on every side assail 614 

high above all praise 580 

his majesty be great 

I'm in body full of pain 

in the very form of God 

like the wan lerer 374 

my ransom price be paid 314 

nature's strength decay 20 

now a seen ting up on hi_:h 

our sins, our he: 

wed we need n<«t yield 46 

rough and thorny be the road 

seated on the Fathers throne 192 



670 INDEX. 

HYMN. 

Though sin with us doth much abound 286 

storms his face obscure 283 

ten thousand ills 490 

the night be dark and dreary 815 

vine and fig tree neither 22 

waves and storms go o'er my head 294 

we are guilty, thou art good . 61 

weak and poor, I am thine own 455 

Thousands, Lord of hosts, to-day James Montgomery. 841 

tens of thousands stand 12 

Thrice blest and happy he 670 

happy they who in this time. 8' 

Through all eternity to thee 21 

duty and through trials 338 

every period of my life 21 

floods and flames, if Jesus leads « 338 

hidden dangers, toils and deaths 21 

many dangers, toils and snares 391 

the day thy love hath spared us Thomas Kelly. 816 

the duties of the day „ 802 

the valley and shadow of death though I stray 505 

this vain world he guides our feet 23 

thy grace may we always 205 

Thus Abraham was saved by grace 302 

if thou hast known him 54 

may we as thine anointed 610 

might I hide my blushing face 133 

our bliss will last forever 690 

preserved from Satan's wiles 30 

shall they guard my sleeping dust 893 

star by star declines 882 

thus the christian life adorning 524 

the soul at once obtaineth 318 

we remember thee 629 

while his death my sin displays 305 

will the church below 468 

with thee, my God ! my friend 802 

Thy blest people trusting in thy merit 615 

body broken for my sake 630 

blood so dear and precious Praetorious. 148 

bounty gives me bread with peace 27 

chastisements are naught but love 568 

closet enter, pray 476 

covenant in the darkest gloom 323 

covenant to man secures 796 

face, with reverence and with love 598 

faithful servant may he prove 623 

favor gives me daily bread 827 

former misspent time redeem 801 

gladdening oil thou dost impart 228 



INDEX. 671 

HYMN. 

Thy grace alone, God 316 

grace still dwells upon my heart 86 

incarnation, wounds and death 302 

sins I bore on Calvary's tree 250 

law is perfect, Lord of light James Montgomery. 7 

love, how cheering is its ray. 394 

love, in suffering be ray peace 394 

majesty, how vast it is ...John Anyelns. 43 

mercy, Lord, to us dispense Countess Zinzendorf. 708 

mercy sweetens every soil 731 

name dispels my guilt and fear 125 

name we bless, almighty God 861 

nature, gracious Lord, impart 453 

passion, Lord, inspires 507 

precepts make me truly wise 768 

presence gracious God afford John Faiccctt. 683 

presence makes the feast : 629 

promise is my only plea 274 

providence is kind and large 24 

saints in all this glorious war 331 

Spirit then will speak 705 

sweet communion charms the soul 238 

thoughts of peace o'er us fulfill 733 

will be done, I still would'say 839 

word is everlasting truth 768 

Zion palms is strewing 53 

"lis a pleasant thing to see Henry F. Lyte. 469 

done, my God hath died Charles Wesley. 203 

done, the great transaction ■. 328 

done, the precious ransom's paid 136 

everlasting peace 311 

faith that changes all the heart 296 

faith that conquers earth and hell 296 

finished, all that heaven foretold 149 

finished, let the joyful sound 149 

finished now Greyor & La Trobe. 137 

finished, so the Saviour cried Samuel Stennett. 149 

finished, Son of God thy power 149 

he, my soul, that sent his Son 575 

he that saveth me 316 

heaven on earth by faith to see Isaac Watts. 363 

his almighty love. 572 

I to whom these pains belong 151 

like the sun, a heavenly light 768 

my happiness below Wm. Cowper. 482 

not a cause of small import 735 

only in thee hiding 376 

pleasant to believe thy grace 918 

prayer sapports the soul that's weak 549 

strung and tuned for endless years 142 



672 INDEX. 

HTMN. 

'Tis that the kindness of our God 516 

the most blest and needful part C. R. v. Zinzendorf. 402 

the Saviour now victorious 177 

thine a heart of flesh to give 284 

thine alone, almighty name Edwin F. Hatfield. 537 

thine alone to change the heart 300 

thine each soul to calm 664 

thine, — my daily bread that brings 807 

thine, my God, — the same that kept 807 

thine to cleanse the heart 231 

well, it shall my glory be 355 

Till, saved from all annoy 548 

then I would thy love proclaim 80 

then, nor is my boasting vain 326 

then, though clouds enclose me round 480 

we in heaven shall take our seat 241 

we the Lord our righteousness 650 

we with angels join to sing ; 672 

Time, like an ever-rolling stream 795 

To a pleasant land he brings 583 

avert from men God's wrath John Huss. 637 

belong to Christ, our Saviour.... Count Zinzendorf. 526 

breathe, and wake, and sleep ■ 867 

Christ the king of glory » 166 

Christ we homage pay S. T. Benade. 694 

comfort and to bless,.... 599 

each thy sacred word apply 683 

faith reveal the things unseen 841 

Father, Son, and Spirit, now 588 

gain remission of our sin 286 

God let all the human race Philip Melanchthon. 33 

God our Immanuel made flesh. Christian Greyor. 79 

God the Father, God the Son 672 

God the judge of quick and dead 684 

God the only wise Isaac Watts. 572 

God we render praise Simpson & Foster. 921 

God we render thanks and praise.. Boh. Brethren— Gambold. 37 

God your every want 555 

him enthroned by filial right.. .- 217 

him it leads the soul 312 

him poor sinners may appeal 313 

him that overcometh 766 

him who left the throne of heaven , 50 

him who suffered on the tree 217 

Jordan's bank whene'er we come 884 

love the Lord, ah, this 203 

me remains nor place nor time 377 

our Redeemer-God 572 

our Redeemer's glorious name Miss Anna Steele. 215 

gcorn the senses sway 439 



INDEX. 673 

* HYMN. 

To serve the present age , 335 

spend one sacred day 670 

the dear fountain of thy blood 279 

the great one in three 15 

the hills I lift ray eyes Charles Wesley. 495, 496 

the soul that seeks him F. W. Foster. 454 

thee aloud all angels cry 586 

thee be glory, honor, praise Theodulph of Orleans. 112 

thee God Holy Ghost we pray Count Zinzendorf. 241 

thee I, therefore, Lord submit 477 

thee Lord Christ all praise be given ./. Sicertner. 192 

thee our all devoted be 595 

thee our vows with sweet accord .J. Swertner. 775 

thee our wants are known 695 

thee Redeemer, Saviour, King . 112 

thee the Christ of God 212 

thee, then, Jesus 70 

thee this temple we devote J. B. Scott. 851 

this temple, where we call thee 848 

thy divine abode 670 

thy temple I repair James Montgomery. 689 

watch and pray and never faint 748 

work the work of God . 98 

you he calls, my goodness prove 255 

Zion's peaceful courts above 884 

To-day a stone is hiding- , 166 

let death come, or to-morrow 889 

on weary nations . 657 

the name is thine .. 83 

the Saviour calls S. F. Smith & Hastings. 263 

we celebrate the birth Martin Luther. 66 

Together with these symbols Lord John Cennick. 640 

Toil on, and in thy toil rejoice ... 589 

Too faint our anthems here 664 

Tranquil amid alarms , . 749 

Tremendous judgments from thy hand , ,. 852 

Trespasses in word and thought 314 

Triumph and reign in me 209 

True faith receives the offered good 291 

son of the Father.. „ 70 

Truly blessed is this station 214 

Trusting his mild staff always 366 

in thy Saviour's merit 875 

only in thy merit 704 

Tune your harps anew, ye seraphs. 145 

Turn, my soul, unto thy rest 484 

? T was grace that taught my heart to fear 391 

I that shed the sacred blood 118 

the good physician now 836 

then the children joined the rest...... 761 

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674 INDEX. 

HYMN. 

'Twas to save thee, child, from dying 765 

Under the shadow of thy throne 795 

sorrows and reproaches 894 

Unfailing comfort, heavenly guide 244 

Unhappy those who turn away 37 

Unite us in the sacred love 858 

United firmly by thy grace , 461 

Unnumbered comforts to my soul 21 

Unshaken as eternal hills 608 

Unto Jesus' cross I'm now retiring Christian v. Zinzendorf. 157 

Unto us thy name's sweet savor 448 

Unveil thy bosom, faithful tomb Isaac Watts. 883 

Unwearied may I this pursue 369 

Up then, with speed, and work 867 

Uphold me, Lord, too prone to stray Henry F. Lyte. 525 

Upon that dear majestic head 38 

the bridal pair look down 773 

the cross he died 46 

your bounty's willing wings 601 

Us deliver from the world and sin 767 

forever bless and keep 563 

into closest union draw 461 

Vain are our fancies, airy flights 296 

delusive, world adieu Augustus M. Toplady. 405 

the stone, the watch, the seal ,. 168 

Vainly we offer each ample oblation 68 

Vanquish our lusts, our pride remove 238 

Veiled in flesh the Godhead see 62 

Visit then this soul of mine 39 

us with thy salvation 219 

Vouchsafe, Lord, we humbly pray 586 

Waft, waft, ye winds, his story « 716 

Wake, awake, for night is flying. .Philip Nicolai — Winhworih. 916 

the song of jubilee Leonard Bacon. 714 

Warrior on thy station stand Count Zinzendorf. 728 

Was ever grief like thine Charles Wesley. 127 

it for crimes that I had done 133 

there nothing but a manger 765 

Wash it from every stain of guilt 624 

me and make me thus their own 130 

out its stains, refine 431 

Watch by the sick; enrich the poor 814 

't is your Lord's command 522 

Watchman, tell us of the night John Boivring. 88 

Water the body laves 620 

Waters of life hence may I draw , 435 

We adore thee evermore 205 



INDEX. 675 

HYMN. 

We are taught to love the Lord 758 

are redeemed 137 

are traveling home 457 

are thine, do thou befriend us 762 

ask for wisdom, Lord, impart 415 

ask not for it earthly bliss 624 

ask not golden streams of wealth 415 

ask not honors which an hour 415 

bid thee welcome in the name James Montgomery. 742 

bless the prophet of the Lord Isaac Watts. 211 

bow before thy throne R. Simpson. 48 

bring them Lord, and with the sign 622 

bring them Lord in thankful hand 621 

covenant with heart and hand S. T. Benade. 540 

give thee but thine own Wm. Walsham Mow. 599 

have no other trust 548 

have often heard and read 758 

honor our exalted king 211 

humbly thank thee, Lord our God 832 

in one covenant are joined J. Swertner. 466 

join to pray, with wishes kind... Mrs. Elizabeth C. Gaskell. 774 

join together heart and hand 650 

know that scenes are always bright 774 

know the righteousness complete 313 

know the shepherd's love who left 313 

lose what on ourselves we spend 593 

mark her goodly battlements 608 

meet at thy command, Lord 659 

meet with one accord 227 

now return each to his tent J. Hartley. 696 

Jesus, claim thy special care J. Allen. 767 

ourselves are God's own field 797 

own and bless thy gracious sway 800 

perish if we cease from prayer 544 

plead thy grace, indulgent God 856 

praise thee, that the gospel's light 861 

pray thee let the heavenly host 33 

pray thee wounded Lamb Count Zinzendorf. 330 

reverence our high-priest above 211 

see his beauty and admire 674 

share our mutual woes 460 

sing to thee, Immanuel Gehrhardt — Winkworth. 73 

speak of its freedom from sin 910 

speak of its pathways of gold 910 

speak of its service of love 910 

speak of the realms of the blest Mrs. Elizabeth Mills. 910 

steadfastly this truth maintain 737 

thank thee that ihou wilt the children permit 754 

thee entreat with one accord 736 

thirst Lord, give us this day 306 



676 INDEX. 

HYMN. 

We this offered Saviour needed 58 

tread on consecrated ground F. W. Foster. 850 

trust not in our native strength 333 

walk by faith of joys to come 918 

who here together are assembled Chr. R. v. Zinzendorf. 645 

will dwell on Calvary's mountain 448 

with joy confess, beloved Saviour Charles worth. 782 

could not live by bread alone 631 

We 've no abiding city here 794 

Weak is the effort of my heart 80 

Weary of struggling with my pain Charles Wesley, 284 

Welcome delightful morn Hayward. 660 

all by sin opprest 270 

among thy flock of grace Count Zinzendorf. 680 

blessed heavenly stranger C. Smart. 78 

O welcome, noble guest 66 

sweet day of rest Isaac Watts. 662 

Well might the sun in darkness hide 133 

Well-pleased through Jesus Christ the Son 655 

Were half the breath, thus vainly spent 543 

the whole realm of nature mine 135 . 

What a friend we have in Jesus Horatius Bonar. 551 

are our works 330 

are these in bright array James Montgomery. 912 

are those soul-reviving strains James Montgomery. Ill 

are we? what do we possess.. 568 

brought us together, what joined our L. E. Schlicht. 464 

can we now give to thee 205 

can we offer thee, Lord 729 

gainst thou by thy anxious caring . 25 

good news the angels bring Wm. Hammond. 61 

heights, what depths of love divine 77 

is faith's foundation strong 370 

is his covenant of love 516 

is it keeps, me back 272 

joy or honor could we have Count Zinzendorf. 313 

language shall I borrow 121 

my soul, should bow thee down John Cenniek. 484 

now sickens, mourns and sighs 180 

offering shall I bring to thee John Toeltschig. 74 

peaceful hours I once 414 

praise to thee, my Saviour John Gambold. 831 

ruin hath intemperance wrought 537 

rush of hallelujahs 928 

secret hand, at morning light James Montgomery. 807 

shall I, frail man, be pleading 904 

shall I render unto thee 206 

shall I say, thy grace to move 276 

sinners value I resign Isaac Watts. 892 

the fathers wished of old 51 



INDEX. 677 

HYMN. 

"What thanks I owe thee, and what love 397 

thou, my Lord, hast suffered 121 

thou shalt to-day provide 30 

though the dear child sleepeth 886 

though the spicy breezes 716 

though the world foameth 371 

though they lose the pleasures 886 

various hindrances we meet Wm. Cowper. 543 

Whate'er events betide 504 

I am, whate'er I do Count Zinzendorf. 449 

I ask, I surely know 477 

the burden be 507 

Whatever, Lord ! we lend to thee 593 

When a sinner in affliction Count Zinzendorf. 318 

angels by transgression fell 34 

all is done, renounce your deeds 601 

all my labors o'er 401 

all our labor here is o'er 709 

all thy mercies, my God Joseph Addison. 21 

all with awe the throne surround B. Ringwald. 897 

brethren dwell in unity ...F. W. Foster. 472 

children blessed by Jesus J. A. Rothe. 885 

Christ in majesty shall come 43 

Christ our Saviour did ascend John Cennick. 191 

conscious sinners tremble Wm. Jowett. 899 

death shall close our earthly songs 788 

doubts and fears 401 

downward to the darksome tomb Ray Palmer. 893 

each can feel his brother's sigh 463 

each day's scenes or labors close 812 

ends life's transient dream 309 

faith and hope shall cease 368 

first before his mercy seat 492 

free from envy, scorn and pride 463 

from the dust of death I rise 304 

gathering clouds around I view Robert Grant. 488 

he came, the angels sang 84 

he lived on earth 389 

his hour strikes for relieving 489 

his name was quite unknown 478 

his Spirit leads us home. 270 

I by faith my Saviour see John Xeivton. 125 

I can read my title clear Isaac Watts. 487 

I have erred and gone astray 396 

I hence depart 40 

I shall gain permission Paul Gerhardt. 872 

I survey the wondrous cross Isaac Watts. 135 

I to him in want apply 603 

I tread the verge of Jordan 500 

I visit Jesus grave in spirit.. Christian R. v. Zinzendorf. 164 



678 INDEX. 

HYMN. 

When in ecstasy subliinie 140 

in the bosom of the earth 800 

in the night I sleepless lie 822 

in the slippery paths of youth 21 

in the solemn hour of death 510 

infant heirs of heaven J. A. Roihe — J. Bomberger. 886 

Jesus into Salem rode 759 

Jesus left his father's throne James Montgomery. 759 

languor and disease invade Augustus M. Toplady. 838 

love in one delightful stream 463 

nature fails, and day and night 21 

on Calvary I rest -, 140 

on my aching, burdened heart 510 

on Sinai's top I see James Montgomery. 140 

once it enters to the mind 768 

our earthly comforts fail 556 

pride would stir 455 

rising floods my soul o'erflow 431 

rising from the bed of death Joseph Addison. 898 

rolling years brought on the day 226 

Satan by my sins made bold 396 

shall that hour of grace appear 718 

shall the voice of singing James Edmeston. 720 

shall these eyes thy heaven-built walls 905 

shall thine hour, dear Jesus, come.. ..Count Zinzendorf. 718 

shriveling like a parched scroll 896 

simplicity we cherish August Gottlieb Spangenberg. 432 

sorrow and remorse Justus Gesenius — Winktvorth. 507 

sorrowing o'er some stone 488 

streaming from the eastern skies Wm. Shrubsole, Jr. 804 

temptation sorely presses 559 

that illustrious day, 331 

the evening skies display 802 

the full light of heavenly day 396 

the judge his seat attaineth 904 

the Lord appears 404 

the morn shall bid us rise 701 

the round of care is run 802 

the soft dews of kindly sleep 814 

the storms of trial lower 280 

the sun of bliss is streaming 126 

the woes of life o'ertake me 126 

they think of home, now dearer 722 

they reach the land of strangers 722 

those we love, in Jesus sleep Anon. 884 

thou didst hang upon the tree 225 

thou, my Saviour, shalt appear 107 

through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie 501 

through the deep waters, I call thee to go , 501 

thy days are veiled in night 497 



INDEX. 679 

HYMN. 

When thy days on earth are past 494 

to heaven's great and glorious king ,.;. 807 

to the cross I turn mine eyes , 630 

vexing thoughts within me 488 

we asunder part 460 

we seek relief 499 

weary in the christian race 396 

with him. my Lord, in closest union 409 

worn with sickness oft hast thou 21 

Whene'er we to mankind proclaim 709 

Where divine affection lives 469 

every polished stone shall be 843 

high the heavenly temple stands Michael Bruce. 561 

is the blessedness I knew 444 

the saints of all ages in harmony meet..... 163 

thou hast thy work begun 675 

two or three with sweet accord.... Rev. Samuel Stennett. 659 

Where'er I thee this day did grieve 819 

Wherefore weep we over Jesus Philip Spitta, 152 

Whether the period of this life, Count Zinzendorf. 866 

to live or die 382 

Which of all our friends to save us 389 

teaches me to do 325 

While here on earth I still remain 302 

I am a pilgrim here 545 

I draw this fleeting breath 308 

I hear the grace revealed 134 

I know, his providence 478 

life's dark maze I tread 309 

like a tide our minutes flow ., 26 

Moses stood with arms spread wide 543 

place we seek, or place we shun 377 

rich and poor for. mercy call 655 

successive years are wasting.... Wm. Okely & C. Wesley. 786 

the pilgrim travels Count Zinzendorf. 32 

the prayers of saints ascend 689 

the troubled soul is sighing 318 

the wicked are confounded 904 

through this changing world James Montgomery. 440 

thy glorious praise is sung 689 

thy ministers proclaim 689 

we, deeply humbled 527 

we pray for pardoning grace 700 

we take our seat Count Zinzendorf. 436 

we thy past dealings 350 

with ceaseless course, the sun John Xewton. 787 

with her sweetest flowers 49 

with repenting tears , 627 

yet his anguished soul surveyed 633 

Whither should I, sinner, flee _...., 863 



680 INDEX. 

HYMJT. 

Who can condemn since Christ... « ........ 176 

can thy operations trace ... .. 228 

defeats my fiercest foes , 370 

early by a living faith 755 

for Israel's consolation B. La Trobe. 783 

in Jesus Christ abideth 432 

is life in life t me 370 

is the king of glory who , , 187 

is this that comes from Edom Thomas Kelly. 177 

sincerely loveth Jesus 432 

to Jesus humbly cleaveth 432 

who would live alway, away from his God. 163 

would not now pursue the way < 461 

would still such mercy grieve 266 

on Christ's dear mother gazing , 154 

"Whoe'er would spend his days 351 

Why art thou afraid to come 269 

do we mourn departing friends Isaac Watts. 880 

need we mourn, as in despair 568 

God ! thy people spurn Edwin H. Hatfield. 854 

restless, why cast down, my soul 380 

should I complain 491 

should I shrink from pain and woe 905 

should the children of a king .....Isaac Watts. 240 

should we fear to trust 876 

should we start and fear to die Isaac Watts. 873 

shrinks my soul? in death's embrace 893 

will you be starving 246 

will you waste on trifling cares „.. Philip Doddridge. 247 

Wide as the world is thy command 584 

Wisdom and power to Christ belong .....Charles Wesley. 75 

and zeal and faith impart 748 

With a mind from earthly cares divested , 157 

awe and deeply bowed Anon. 76 

boldness, therefore at the throne 561 

cheerful heart I close my e}^es 824 

force of arms we nothing can 514 

gladness they obey his will 33 

grateful hearts the past we own 788 

heart and hand you now we own 619 

high and heavenly bliss „ 629 

humble faith on thee I call .... 300 

joy I still discover * 806 

joy we meditate the grace Isaac Watts. 195 

love's ardor to be fired 465 

my burden I begin 545 

my Jesus I will stay , 354 

my substance I will honor 590 

new life endowed by Christ Count Zinzendorf. 452 

pining sickness I decay 840 



INDEX. G31 

HYMN. 

With pleasing grief and mournful joy ......... 305 

them my thoughts are dwelling 399 

thy favored sheep, place me 904 

us when the storm is sweeping '. 388 

"Within the house thy servants rear 843 

these walls let holy peace ,.... 845 

thy temple, where they stand 748 

"Without beginning or decline 41 

thy favor , 459 

"Witness here to all around thee 613 

true and faithful 350 

ye men and angels now Benjamin Beddome. 333 

Wonderful in counsel he 69 

"Wonders without end they see 40S 

"Wondrous honor hast thou given 597 

sound the trumpet flingeth 904 

"Work while it is to-day James Montgomery. 98 

with them, and confirm thy word 846 

"Worship, honor, power and blessing 186 

honor, power and blessing J. Bakewell. 566 

"Worthless are my prayers and sighing 904 

Worthy O Lord, art thou Charles Wesley. 209 

the Lamb that died, they cry 578 

"Wounded head, back ploughed with furrows 124 

Ye chosen seed of Israel's race 198 

fearful saints, fresh courage take 474 

followers of the slaughtered Lamb Toeltschig — Home. 647 

Gentile sinners, ne'er forget 198 

heavy-laden, sin-sick souls 255 

little flock with pleasure heed e 621 

mourning saints dry every tear 175 

mourning souls dry up your tears 183 

must be born again 267 

pilgrims on the road 571 

saint?, who here in patience 521 

servants of God your great Master Charles Wesley. 218 

servants of the Lord Philip Doddridge. 522 

sinners who with grief 315 

who called to Christ's service are L. E. Schlicht. 727 

who have sold for nought 257 

who in Christ believe 627 

who Jesus death proclaim 616 

who long, alas, have been 270 

who pine in weary sadness 72 

who profess his sacred name 564 

who see the Father's grace 270 

who tossed on beds of pain 260 

with your Lord are risen 627 

Yea, Amen 914 



682 INDEX. 

HYMN. 

Yea, bless his holy name 798 

Lord, we wish to cast 792 

only h.e who feels ._ 45 

should it even to man appear 341 

Yes, gracious Saviour, I believe..... 753 

let it go 332 

Lord we will remember thee 634 

since God himself has said it John Newton. 494 

thou art precious to my soul 86 

whosoever will 256 

Yet clouds will intervene 926 

countless are his promises 516 

faintly to us mortals here 47 

'fore thee, Jesus, I must own 348 

Lord, for us a resting-place 418 

Lord to thy dear will 664 

not the less that blood avails 118 

one thing will I ask of thee 837 

save a trembling sinner 275 

since the Lord forgave my sins 355 

this acknowledgment I'll make 573 

this is confessed 337 

thou dost even for my sake 151 

through this rough and thorny maze 390 

we are of defects aware 818 

when my Saviour I shall see 302 

Yield not to temptation H. R. Palmer. 766 

Zion hears the watchmen singing. 916 

where God records his name R. Simpson. 674 

stands wilh hills surrounded Thomas Kelly. 605 



. AN INDEX 

OF 

TUNES AND METRES 

AND OF THE 

HYMNS UNDER EACH TUNE. 



r The numbers of the Tune3 refer to the Tune-books, or Collections of 
Chorals, edited at various times by Gregor, La Trobe, Wolle, Kuuz, and 
others. In the same line, and in heavy type, is printed the metrical equiv- 
alent, and whatever else is needed to assist the Organist or the Minister in 
finding an equivalent melody. 

Tune 8 — 4 lines Iambic Ts & 6s. 

Hymn 166. 

Tune 9 — 4 lines Trochaic 7s & 6s. 

Hymn 484. 

Tune 10 — 4 lines Iambic 7s. 

Hymn 806. 

Tune 11 — 4 lines Trochaic 7s. 

Hvmns 31, 51. 61. 62, 69, 82. 84, 91, 105, 134, 140. 144. 169, 168, 
193/230, 260, 262, 270, 280, 285, 314. 320. 327. 358, 365, 385, 408, 
411. 420, 451, 457. 467, 470, 471. 483. 497, 513, 532, 535, 545, 556, 
576, 5^2. 583, 587. 628. 675, 689, 714, 719, 721, 752, 760, 764,781, 
802. 803, 817, 830, 836, 849, 854, 860, 863. Doxologies 5, 6. 

Tune 14— (See Tunes 590 & 593) C. M. 

Hvmns 1. 4, 5. 6. 7, 13. 14. 21, 26, 27, 35, 38, 55. 57. 80. 81, 86, 
89. 95. 101, 103, 106, 107, 118, 122, 130, 133, 136, 142, 188, 189, 195, 
198, 206, 211, 213, 215, 216, 220, 222, 229, 232, 235, 236, 237, 238, 
240. 245. 265. 274, 279, 288, 295, 296. 297, 298. 299, 305. 313, 323, 
325. 331, 332, 333, 338, 341, 342, 347. 352, 363. 375, 380, 383, 391, 
392. 397, 411, 415, 416, 425, 435, 440. 442, 443. 444. 453. 458, 459, 
461. 463, 474, 486, 4^7, 502, 510, 516, 537, 542, 544, 554, 568, 573, 
578, 585, 598, 607, 617, 621, 623, 630, 631, 633, 640. 644. 655, 663, 
674, 676, 688, 731. 736, 740, 755. 757, 759, 768, 773. 784, 793, 796, 
-07, 823. 824, 829. 833, 838, 839, 841, 844, 845, 847, 851. 852, 
^64, 866, 878, 879, 880, 888, 893, 898, 905, 906, 911, 913, 918. 
Doxologies 9, 10. 

Tune 16— (See Tune 167) — 4 lines Trochaic 8s & Ts. 

Hvmns 8, 56, 64, 65, 78, 126. 214, 282, 318. 423. 432, 441, 498, 524, 
531, 547. 610, 613, 765, 815, 825, 855, 875, 903, 929. Doxology 15. 



684 TUNES AND METRES. ^ 

Tune 22 (See Tunes 90, 96, 166.) I,. M. 

Hymns 2, 10, 17, 23, 33, 34, 37, 41, 44, 47, 50, 52, 66, 71, 73, 77, 
85, 90, 99, 100, 104, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 125, 132, 135, 139, 
149, 153, 183, 187, 192, 197, 199, 217, 225, 226, 228, 239, 241, 243, 
244, 247, 250, 253, 255, 258, 259, 264, 268, 275, 276, 284, 291, 300, 
301, 302, 304, 307, 310, 326, 328, 330, 349, 377, 387, 390, 394, 396, 
418, 419, 427, 431, 433, 447, 455, 456, 492, 493, 519, 525, 530, 534, 
543, 549, 550, 558, 560, 561, 575, 584, 586, 588, 589, 593, 595, 601, 
603, 609, 611, 614, 619, 622, 624, 626, 635, 650, 651, 656, 659, 661, 
665, 668, 671. 672, 683, 685, 698, 709, 712, 718, 726, 730, 732, 733, 
738, 741, 742, 743, 744, 745, 747, 748, 753, 756, 778, 780, 788, 799, 
801, 805, 808, 811, 813, 814, 818, 819, 822, 827, 832, 837, 840, 842, 
843, 846, 853, 856, 861, 870, 873, 881, 883, 884, 892, 896. Doxolo- 
gies 11, 12, 13. 

Tune 39 — 4 lines Dactyllic lis or 12s. 

Hymns 11, 70, 79, 163, 218, 246, 371, 464, 491, 501, 505, 581, 734, 
754. Doxology 21. 

Tune 56 — 5 lines Trochaic 4, (4,) 5, 7. 7, (4,) 4, 5. 

Hymns 632, 727, 767. 

Tune 58—5 lines Iambic 10,10, 10,10, 4. 

Hymn 612. 

Tune 68 — 6 lines Trochaic 5. 5, 8, 8, 5, 5. 

Hymns 40, 42, 113, 404, 436, 499, 820. 

Tune 79 or 580—6 lines .....Iambic 8, 8, 6, 8, 8, 8. 

or 7, 7, 6, 7, 7, 8. 
Hvmns 96, 97, 150, 151, 171, 191, 221, 289, 348, 353,421, 438, 
506/552, 776, 809, 821, 831, 834, 835, 885, 886, 902. 

Tune 80 — 6 lines Iambic 8, 8, 6, 8, 8, 6. 

Hymn 529. 

Tune 82 — 6 lines Trochaic 7, 7, 8, 8, 7, 7. 

Hymn 366. 

Tune 83—6 lines Trochaic 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 7, 

Hymns 180, 181, 182, 354, 361, 538, 553, 779, 891. 

Tune 84—6 lines Trochaic 7, 8, 7, 8, 8, 8. 

Hymn 677. 

Tune 89—6 lines..... Trochaic 8, 7, 8, 7, 7, 7. 

Hymns 9, 117, 177, 196, 389, 494, 810, 816. 

Tune 90 or 96 — 6 lines Ii. M. 

Hymns 138, 201, 242, 293, 294, 321, 345, 369, 372, 398, 488, 684, 
737, 790, 794, 804, 812. 

Tune 95—6 lines Trochaic 8, 8, 7, 8, 8, 7. 

Hymn 154. 



TUNES AND METRES, 685 

Tune 97—6 lines Iambic 8, 8, 8, 8, 10,10. 

Hymns 401, 449, 600. 

Tuxe 106—6 lines Iambic 8, 9, 8, 9, 8, 8. 

Hymns 25, 889. 

Tune 115—6 lines Iambic 11,10, 11, 10, 8, 12. 

Hymns 351, 362. 

Tune 119—7 lines Trochaic 3, (3,) 7, 8, 7. 8, 9, (3,) 3. 

Hymns 3, 87, 165, 208, 422, 643, 874, 914. 

Tune 132—7 lines Iambic 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 8, 7. 

Hymns 2S6, 564, 897. Doxology 2b. 

Tune 141 — 8 lines Trochaic 6s «fc 5s. 

Hymns 32, 224, 350, 417, 527, 642, 691, 763. 

Tune 146—8 lixes Iambic 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 6, 6, 6. 

Hymns 190, 207, 210, 517, 565, 569. 

Tuxe 149 — 3 lixes Trochaic 7, 6, 7, 6, 3, 3, 6, 6. 

Hymn 925. 

Tune 151 — 8 lines Iambic 7s «fc 6s. 

Hvmos 22, 49, 53, 92, 119, 120, 121, 148, 162, 167, 169, 287, 292, 
319,*339, 360, 376, 393, 399, 424, 428, 430, 475, 479, 521, 594, 639, 
657, 706, 713, 716, 720, 769, 872, 899, 907, 908, 909. Doxology 28. 

Tune 152 or 591 — 8 lines Trochaic 7s & 6s. 

Hymns 269, 405, 496, 919. Doxology 22. 

Tuxe 155 — 8 lines Trochaic 7, 8, 4, 7, 3, 8, 8, 7. 

Hymn 724. 

Tune 157—8 lines Trochaic 8, 3, 3, 6,8, 3, 3, 6. 

Hymn 72. 

Tuxe 159 — 8 lines Iambic 8, 6, 8, 6, 8, 8, 8, 6. 

Hvmns 75, 402, 445, 446, 466, 472, 476, 540, 658, 679, 696, 761, 
770. 775, 850, 915, 923, 930. 

Tune 164—8 lines Iambic 8,7, 8,7, 6, 6, 8, 8. 

Hymns 406, 539. 

Turns 165—3 lines Trochaic 8, 7, 8, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8. 

Hymn 826. 

Tuxe 166—3 lines I*. M. D. 

Hymns 24. 74, 324, 480, 546, 634, 641, 647, 680, 693, 729, 777, 
791, 377. Doxology 14. 

Tune 167— ( See Tune 16)— 8 lines Trochaic 8s <fc 7s. 

Hvmns 94, 116, 143, 146, 152, 156, 170, 186, 200, 202, 290, 317, 
322, 356, 359, 384, 388, 462, 465, 481, 485, 526, 551, 566, 577, 590, 
592, 596, 597, 604, 678, 710, 783, 789. Doxologies 16, 17. 



686 TUNES AND METRES. 

Tune 168—8 lines Trochaic 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 8, 7, 7. 

Hymns 124, 129, 131, 346, 618, 785, 869. 

Tune 172—8 lines Iambic 8, 7, 8, 7, 11, 9, 11, 8. 

Hymn 43. 

Tune 184 or 594—8 lines Iambic 9s «fc 8s. 

Hymns 128, 646. 

Tune 185—8 lines Trochaic 10,7, 10, 7, 10, 10, 7, 7. 

Hymns 114, 157, 164, 172, 357, 409, 434, 437, 452, 454, 562, 615, 
645, 681, 682, 782. Doxologies 19, 20. 

Tune 195—9 lines Trochaic 6, 6, 8, 6, 6, 8, 6, 6, 6. 

Hymn 667. 

Tune 199—9 lines Iambic 8, 7, 8, 7, 6, 6, 6, 6, 7. 

Hymn 514. 

Tune 203—9 lines Iambic 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9,4. 

Hymn 233. 

Tune 205 — 8 lines Trochaic 7s. 

Hymns B 88, 158, 179, 184, 204, 205, 252, 261, 266, 277, 281, 364, 
386, 429, 478, 482, 495, 533, 563, 616, 638, 707, 728, 739, 787, 797, 
900, 912, 922, 924. Doxologies 7, 8. 

Tune 211 P. M. 

Hymn 636. 

Tune 221—9 lines P. M. 

Hymn 715. 

Tune 228 P.M. 

Hymn 410. 

Tune 230—12 lines.... 8, 9, 8, 8, 9, 8, 6, 6, 4, 4, 4,8. 

Hymns 367, 403, 570, 673, 690, 916. 

Tune 249 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 6, 4,6. 

Hymns 48, 76, 579, 921. 

Tune 285 or 583 — 4 lines Iambic 10s. 

Hymns 373, 750. 

Tune 341 6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 7. 

Hymns 29, 203, 209, 567, 692, 694. 

Tune 342 H. M. 

Hymns 67, 257, 660, 695. Doxology 24. 

Tune 519 P.M. 

Hymn 147. 

Tune 581—6 lines Trochaic 7s. 

Hymns 12, 16, 30, 39, 93, 115, 123, 159, 161, 273, 308, 336, 378, 
412, 469, 637, 700, 701, 758. 



TUNES AND METRES. 687 

Tune 582— (See Tune 595) S. M. or S. M. ». 

Hymns 127, 141, 155, 272, 278, 283, 473, 536, 648, 705, 749, 751, 
867, 868, 871, 876, 882, 890, 926, 927. 

Tune 585 8s, 7s «fc 4s. 

Hymns IS, 5S, 59, 63, 145, 185, 219, 249, 448, 490, 500, 508, 559, 
605, 652, 666, 669, 697, 703, 711, 722, 723, 762, 771, 786, 848, 894, 
895, 920. Doxology 18. 

Tune 587 or 596—3 lines 5, 5, 11. 

Hymns 336, 887. 

Tune 588—6 lines Iambic 4, 6, 6, 5, 7, (4,) 4. 

Hymn 137. Doxology 26. 

Tune 590— (See Tunes 14 «fc 593) C. M. I>. 

Hymns 36, 176, 178, 306, 329, 340, 381, 395, 450, 708, 901. 

Tune 593— (See Tunes 14 «fc 590) C. M. 

Hymns 355, 477, 509, 515, 528, 608, 735, 774, 795. 

Tune 595— (See Tune 582) S. M. «fc S. M. ». 

Hvmns 19, 20, 28, 45, 46, 60, 83, 98, 102, 173, 194, 212, 227, 231, 
234, 248, 251, 254, 256, 263, 267, 303, 311, 312, 315, 316, 334, 335, 
344, 368, 379, 382, 407, 426, 439, 460, 468, 504, 507, 511, 518, 520, 
522, 523, 541, 548, 555, 557, 571, 572, 574, 580, 591, 599, 602, 606, 
620, 625, 627, 629, 649, 653, 654, 662, 664, 670, 686, 699, 717, 725, 
746, 772, 792. Doxologies 2, 3, 4. 

6s «fc 4s. 

Hymns, 15, 223, 309, 374, 400, 798, 857, 859, 862. Doxology 27." 

6s «fc 5s. Dactyllic. 
Hymn 413. 

6s. Iambic. 

Hymns 503, 512. Doxology 23. 

6s. Trochaic. 
Hymn 54. 

7s. Trochaic — 5 lines. 
Hymns 174, 370. 

8, 6, 8, 6, 8, 8. 
Hymn 175. 

8s, 7s & 6s. 

Hymn 702. 

8s Trochaic. 
Hymn 904. 



688 TUNES AND METRES. 

8s Dactyllic. 
Hymn 910. 

lis «fc 8s. 

Hymn 687. 

lis «fe 10s. 

Hymns 68, 498. 

Particular Metres. 

Hymns 271, 343, 704, 766, 828, 865, 928. Doxology 1. 



Tune 593— (See Tunes 14 «& 590) C. M. 

Hymns 355, 477, 509, 515, 528, 608, 735, 774, 795. 

Tune 595— (See Tune 582) S.M.AS.M.D, 

Hymns 19, 20, 28, 45, 46, 60, 83, 98, 102, 173, 194, 212, 227, 231, 
234, 248, 251, 254, 256, 263, 267, 303, 311, 312, 315, 316, 334, 335, 
344, 368, 379, 382, 407, 426, 439, 460, 468, 504, 507, 511, 518, 520, 
522, 523, 541, 548, 555, 557, 571, 572, 574, 580, 591, 599. 602, 606, 
620, 625, 627, 629, 649, 653, 654, 662, 664, 670, 686, 699, 717, 725, 
746, 772, 792. Doxologies 2, 3, 4. 

6s «fc 4s. 

. Hymns 15, 223, 309, 374, 400, 798, 857, 859, 862. Doxology 27. 

6s & 5s. Dactyllic. 
Hymn 413. 

6s. Iambic. 

Hymns 503, 512. Doxology 23. 

6s. Trochaic. 
Hymn 54. 

7s. Trochaic — 5 lines. 
Hymns 174, 370. 

8, 6 9 8 9 6 9 85 8. 

Hymn 175. 

8s, 7s & 6s. 

Hymn 702. 

8s Trochaic. 
Hymn 904. 



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